PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

a Para powerlifter on a stage surrounded by young children

Iran's Paralympic powerlifting champion boosts awareness of Tokyo 2020.

Mahdi Pourrahnamaahmad - Taekwondo

Fighters rewarded in August rankings after dominating Asian Open.

two officials stand together at a medal ceremony

Koike says hosting successful Games more important than Olympics for city's future

TOKYO GORIN ONDO 2020 (Music Video)

Remake of 1964 Japanese classic to become a new hit ahead of Tokyo Paralympics

a group of goalball athletes smile for the camera

Officials trained by international referee at friendly tournament in Jerusalem.

a group of para athletes smile for the camera

Close to 270 athletes from 40 countries took part in first World Para Athletics Junior Championships.

Para triathlon was contested at the Paralympic Games for the first time at Rio 2016.

Bidding process opens for events leading up to 2018 Worlds and Tokyo 2020.

Brazilian athlete clears a bar in the high jump

The USA´s three-time world junior champion Hannah Dederick will go for four.

Mohhamad Fathiganji  - Iran - Nottwil 2017

Javelin thrower hopes Junior Worlds can act as catalyst for future Paralympic success.

Guadalupe Vergara Quezada - Mexico - Nottwil 2017

“Reading helps me focus,” reveals Mexico's world junior champion in the women's discus throw F40-F41.