PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A male judoka in a while suit puts a move on another male judoka in a blue suit.

The British city will stage the continental event between 3-6 August.

Lee Pearson, Pepo Puch and Alena Rosenburg at the 2017 Al Shaqab competition in Doha, Qatar.

The Austrian Paralympic champion was among the returning riders from Rio 2016 to take top prizes in Doha.

David Willsie of Canada

Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.

Upper body of a woman, raising her arms in the air

With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.

People in wheelchairs on ice rink, curling

With Canada, Germany, Norway, Scotland, South Korea and China all tied, the remaining sessions will be crucial.

Mark Arendz

The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.

Male swimmer celebrates on pool deck

The swimmer took home his nation’s lone gold medal from Rio 2016.

Ibrahim Al-Hussein is a refugee swimmer

The Syrian refugee swimmer competed for the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team at Rio 2016.

Jiske Griffioen NED playing against Aniek Van Koot NED in the Women's Singles Gold Medal Match

The Dutch player’s main target for 2017 is not to remain as world No.1 but to win more Grand Slams.

IPC Governing Board 2013

The successor to IPC President Sir Philip Craven will be elected this September in Abu Dhabi, UAE.