PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Four men in wheelchairs and one man standing on a field of play with dark background. Three men celebrating

Great Britain’s David Smith, Thailand’s Vongsa Watcharaphon, South Korea’s Han-Soo Kim and Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk-Wing win gold as the Boccia worlds close.

Wheelchair racers on the track of a stadium

The University of Illinois has a track record of producing Paralympic gold medallists.

Logo of the Incheon 2014 Para Asian Games

It will be the first time that North Korea have competed in a multi-sport Para-Games organised by South Korea.

China's Yujiao Tan of China celebrates winning silver in the women's -67.50 kg powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

World champion hopes to beat her own world record at the Asian Para Games by lifting over 132kg.

Iran National Paralympic Week 2013

The celebrations will take place across the country between 10-16 October.

Maria Lyle at Swansea 2014

Great Britain’s Lyle, at just 14-years-old, claimed two gold medals at the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Ottobock partners with German Wheelchair Basketball national teams

The IPC worldwide partner will supply the national teams with top class wheelchair basketball equipment.

Iranian athletes at Damavand Mountain

The climbers, made up of people with varying impairments, climbed to the 5,671m high summit in celebration of the IPC’s 25th anniversary.

Helene Ripa

Swedish cross-country skiing star has taken up mountain bike orienteering to be in the best possible shape for the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships

Sweden Goalball Men Team

The long-term partnership with sponsoring consultant Generate looks to create better conditions towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games