PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Group of women grouped around a table tennis table

One of Iran’s leading voice in the sport Sima Limoochi organised the event, which saw more than 30 participants.

Women riding a horse

The US para-equestrian rider is confident more than ever she can medal in the upcoming Paralympics.

Three people posing in front of sign.

Three-time Paralympic gold medallist is the new chairman of the board of trustees of the German Disabled Sports Association.

Photo portrait of woman

Mike Brace and Emma Boggis will speak at the disability sport conference.

USA wheelchair basketball

The team will compete at August’s Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada.

Two judoka competiting.

The veteran judoka understands his performance could affect the rest of his squad as they vie for Rio 2016.

Boccia balls are seen as Great Britain take on Greece in Boccia during the National Paralympic Day at the Olympic Park on September 7, 2013 in London, Engla

Portugal captured both pairs and an individual event, whilst top-ranked Great Britain struggled.

Simone FRAGOSO, Portugal at the starting blocks

The 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships will take place in Funchal on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

A picture of a man on the starting block

One world, American and four Americas records highlight day three in Minnesota.

James Fox, Pamela Relph, cox Oliver James, Grace Clough and Dan Brown.

The reigning world champions set a new world best time, twice, en-route to gold in the World Cup in Varese, Italy.