PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a man in a wheelchair celebrating his victory after a para-triathlon

The five-time Australian world champion won his first race since competing at Rio 2016.

Man with one leg skis down a hill.

On 25 March, the APC will honour Michael Milton, who began Australia’s Winter Games success.

Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games

The super derby will kick start competition at the Youth Parapan American Games will start on 21 March and run until 24 March in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games

Both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to top the podium at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.

Road to Sao Paulo 2017 - Meet Camila Haase (Costa Rica)

The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.

Italy's two-time Paralympic champion Martina Caironi tells us her favourite holiday destination.

The two-time Paralympic champion reveals her favourite holiday destination and two items she cannot live without.

Two cross-country skiers with an Austrian flag

The Austrian skier secured the women’s visually impaired title with guide brother Julian Josef in Sapporo, Japan.

The Americas Paralympic Committee Executive Commitee elected in Sao Paulo in March 2017. From left to right: Bayron Lopez, Ileana Rodriguez, Julie O'Neill, Jose Luis Campo, Eduardo Montenegro and Pedro Mejia.

Eduardo Montenegro of Cuba was voted Vice-president for a second consecutive term; USA's Julie O´Neill, Ecuador's Bayron Lopez and Colombia's Pedro Mejia are the new three Members.

Anne Dunham

The 68-year-old Para equestrian rider closes her career with 19 Paralympic titles over five Games.

Men in wheelchairs form a line

The draw for this summer’s competition will take place on Monday 20 March and streamed live on Facebook.