PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line to win the men's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016 in Boston.

The Swiss racers look to defend their titles as the Abbott World Marathon Majors continues

Norway's Birgit Skarstein, AS Women's Single Sculls heat, 2015 World Rowing Cup II Varese, Italy

The Norwegian rower will race at the World Championships before focusing on PyeongChang 2018

Man rowing

Para rowers will go for titles over the new 2,000m distance

Dr. Laura Misener delivers her keynote address on the final day of VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.

Around 300 sports scientists from 41 countries were in attendance.

Dr. Rory Cooper delivering his keynote address at VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Rory Cooper delivers keynote address on Friday in Toronto, Canada.

World Para Powerlifting, World Para Swimming - Logos

The new date will be announced in due time

a wheelchair racer pumps his fist after crossing the line

The multi-world and Paralympic champion is taking a new challenge in the Berlin marathon

Cheri Blauwet - VISTA 2017

The seven-time Paralympic medallist and instructor at Harvard Medical School says society needs a universal vision in sports and health promotion

Brazilian Paralympic Stamp - CPB - Globo Group

It is part of the celebrations for the Paralympic Athlete Day in Brazil, on 22 September

Giusy Versace wishes good luck to Jonnie Peacock

Previous Paralympian contestants share Peacock advice as he stars in British TV dance show