PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The 2015 IPC Powerlifting Open Americas Championships is officially closed.

Worlds bronze medallist secures Mexico’s first place finish in the medal’s table, breaking the Americas record twice on the way to close the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships.

Group shot on a stage with a big sign in front

Two huge boosts for powerlifting in the Americas will take place in the years after the first Paralympic Games in South America at Rio 2016.

Nadiia and Ivan Sivak Tokyo 2013

Over thirty top ranking wheelchair dancers from 11 countries set for Rheinsberg Rohlstuhltanzfestival this weekend (2-3 May).

Wheelchair fencing

Action stays in Montreal, Canada, for the World Cup

A para-equestrian rider gallops on a horse.

World champions Morganti, Der Horst among riders taking part

A picture of two men standing side by side.

Xavier Gonzalez and Ulrich Kelber discussed how the relationship of the IPC, the city of Bonn and the federal government can be strengthened.

Pepo Puch, Austria, during the Mixed Dressage - Freestyle grade Ib at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Event hopes to build off of success from London 2012 Games

US Paralympics logo square

Team USA Registry a new, unique way for fans to donate to athletes

Women in sailing boat

The London 2012 sailing gold medallist looks to defend her prize in the 2.4mR class

Athletes from Chile, Brazil and Australia won medals at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Open Americas Championships

Mexican gold medal count increases to five after two more gold medals for the hosts of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Open Americas Championships on Tuesday (28 April).