PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Great Britain’s men’s team with their World Team Cup trophy.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirms dates for the flagship team event in wheelchair tennis.

Spain's Jon Santacana Maiztegui

Spain’s Jon Santacana Maiztegui won the men’s giant slalom and the two super-G visually impaired events and leads the overall rankings by 168 points.

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Eight archers and 10 wheelchair rugby players have been named as players to look out for in 2017.

Woman in wheelchair celebrates after wheelchair tennis point

The new calendar takes in the first eight months of 2017 and includes many major events.

Four women in training suits on a podium, showing medals and mascots

The Brazilian Sports Federation for the Visually Impaired (CBDV) has announced Sao Paulo as the event’s host city, from 10-16 March.

Man plays table tennis

At the age of 16 the Belgian became the youngest Paralympic champion in table tennis history. Many awards and media attention followed.

Simone Rocha and Ana Carolina Custodio (BRA) compete against USA in Goalball

Brazil leads both the men’s and women’s rankings, as published by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).

Kory Puderbaugh USA with the ball in the centre of the pitch. Mixed - Pool Phase Group B, Match 021. Wheelchair Rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

James Gumbert will return as head coach for his eleventh year.

Participants of Para table tennis camp pose for the photo.

The event, funded by the Agitos Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee, took place in Auckland from 12-18 December.

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The public has until 13 January to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.