PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair fencing

Hong Kong’s Tam Chik Sum bounced back quickly from disappointment on the Paralympic piste thanks to wife and fellow fencer Chan Yui Chong.

Sao Paulo 2017 mascot

A total of 19 countries will compete at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games from 20-25 March, four more than in Buenos Aires 2013.

Antonio Tenorio

After winning his sixth successive Paralympic medal on home soil in Rio, Brazil’s judo record-man is already preparing to reach the podium again at Tokyo 2020.

Venezuela - Sao Paulo 2017 - Nicolas Maduro

The Colombian, Venezuelan, Peruvian and Ecuadorian delegations were greeted by their respective national authorities ahead of their participation in Sao Paulo 2017.

NPC Mexico logo

The Mexican delegation at the Youth Parapans will be made up of over 90 athletes competing across nine sports.

Jinho Park - Rio 2016

The South Korean city will host the first qualification event for Tokyo 2020 between 1-12 May.

Two sledge hockey players on the ice, in a conversation

Multi-year agreement to include national Para ice hockey team and development festival.

Group picture of four people, smiling and holding signs with 'ProudParalympian'

If you are competing at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapans, you can take part in workshops and collect prizes.

Highlights from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

The Games reached a cumulative TV audience of more than 4.1 billion people in more than 150 countries.

Patrick Anderson

Matteo Feriani will guide the team toward a top finish at this year’s America’s Cup.