PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a woman in the wheelchair on a track celebrating with her hand up

Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.

Two men practising judo

Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.

Australia’s 100m T42 world champion, Scott Reardon

Australia’s premier T42 sprinter offers an insight into who motivates and inspires him.

The National Paralympic Committees of Brazil and Sweden agreed a five-year co-operation agreement in 2015.

The two National Paralympic Committees agree to help each other develop para-sport in their countries.

Ruyi Ye (L) of China on his way to winning gold against Yijun Chen (R) of China during the men's individual foil category A final of the wheelchair fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

The Beijing 2008 Paralympic hosts won three out of four titles in Saturday’s events in Eger, Hungary.

Marlou van Rhijn celebrates after winning the womens 200m T44 final during day three of the IPC Athletics European Championships at Swansea

The Dutch blade runner is aiming to defend her 100m and 200m world titles at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Canada ice sledge hockey team

Annual event, which features four countries, will take place in Nova Scotia for the first time.

A group of shooters hang-out with Rio 2016 mascot Tom

Two new world records for South Korea and more quota places secured for Rio 2016 on the final day of action in Sydney, Australia.

Two wheelchair fencers battle it out at the 2015 World Championships

China’s world ranked No.22 beats world champion teammate at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

Woman in a racing wheelchair competing

Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.