PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two young women wearing ski clothes and a silver medal holding hands and waving

Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.

Two blindfolded women running on a track with their male guides. All wearing running suits

Brazil’s multi world and Paralympic champion is confident of lowering her own world record in 2014

Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel

The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.

Three men standing next to each other, looking at the camera. Background: Tokyo 2020 logo. Athletic man in the middle showing a document to the camera

The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Markus Rehm jumps over a sand pit

German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships

Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.

Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.

Iran's Zahra Nemati Individual Winner of 2013 Spirit of Sport Awards

Iran’s first female gold medallist spoke to the UN about disability and inclusion in sport.

British swimmer Stephanie Slater comes up for a breath of air.

Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.

Two female basketball players in wheelchairs fight for the ball. A referee watches them from behind

Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated as the group stage reaches its latter stages

Adecco Italia Athlete Career Programme

The agreement with Adecco Italy will look to further develop the Athlete Career Programme.