PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Logo_International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID)

The International Federation congratulates athletes on their performances but addresses concerns regarding the LOC, FEDEDI’s operation of the event.

Aerial view on an area with sports stadiums

Aspire Zone (Arabic Version below)

Michele George and her parrot Ernie.

After last week’s event in France, www.paralympic.org gives out some of its own prizes.

Theresa Goh competing

The two celebrated their new partnership by swimming a total of 750 laps.

Blindfolded man throwing a shot put

Maritza Arango, Juan Moreno and Juan Medina headline the Colombian team of nine athletes for October's IPC Athletics World Championships.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

In this fifth WADA Talks, WADA Director General David Howman discusses the advances made and challenges in the global fight against doping in sport

Balarinji’s textile design for Australian Paralympic uniform

It is hoped the textile design will give Australian athletes a sense of pride as they make history at Rio 2016.

Richard Browne

Learn more about the Paralympic and world silver medallist ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Chentouf winning the  men's 10,000m T12

At Doha 2015, Chentouf will be defending two world titles but what else do you know about the Moroccan?

Michael McKillop

The Irish middle distance runner has dominated his class for a number of years now, but who inspires him to perform better?