PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A swimmer is delighted with his victory.

Several Americas records were reached by the team between 31 March – 2 April.

Abdi Dini and Erica Gavel

A programme has been launched that will educate teachers and students on the sport and encourage youngsters to be physically active.

Breanna Clark of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal in the Women's 400m - T20 Final on day 6 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The USA’s Breanna Clark won the 400m T20, and Olympic silver medallist mother looks to help train her toward Tokyo 2020.

Swiss Paralympic Committee logo

Jager will succeed Veronika Roos.

Holiday hotspot with Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock

The double Paralympic champion tells us about where he likes to take vacation.

Steve Cash making a save against Greg Westlake in the gold medal game USA v Canada at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.

The World Para Ice Hockey Championships will be a major qualifying event for PyeongChang 2018.

Man holds javelin and prepares to throw

With the athletics season in full swing, here is an easy reference guide to world record breakers from around the world.

Josh Pauls

The US Para ice hockey defenseman took a break from his World Championships training for a laugh.

A female trainer coaches blind players in Vienna, Austria.

Three teams so far from three countries are in the league, with IBSA looking to add two more teams.

Woman doing breaststroke

Canadian swimmers will get the chance to qualify for the 2017 World Championships in home water.