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Woman in wheelchair celebrates after wheelchair tennis point

The semifinals and finals will be shown live on BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website.

two players in sledges fight for the puck

The US forward answer three pertinent questions about ice sledge hockey and his own game.

Anna Schaffelhuber with her awards trophy, smiling

Johannes Floors wins best young athlete award

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 27 Badminton joins Paralympic programme

Badminton, the latest sport to join the Paralympic programme, held its World Championships at the birthplace of the Movement.

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 26 IPC releases new four year Strategic Plan

The new plan from the Paralympic Movement’s global governing body aims to grow in six strategic areas over 2015-2018.

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 28 Brazil, Argentina clash in Toronto 2015 final

The 2016 Paralympic host claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Argentina and retained the football 5-a-side Parapan Am title.

Mac Marcoux in a close-up focussing on the slalom pole in front of him

Here is a look at the events to watch before the year concludes.

Greg Leperdi

Norway, Canada and South Korea and the hosts will face each other at an international tournament in Torino from Monday (7 December).

A hidden camera captures people's reactions on their potential boss having an impairment.

A hidden camera captures people's reactions on their potential boss having an impairment.

Panorama shot of the stadium during the Sochi Closing Ceremony

“It’s surprising the impact [the Paralympics] really has on you… It’s an untapped fuel for humanity that we really need to start using.” - Bode Miller, U.S. Olympic Skier

Woman in racing wheelchair, smiling

With Rio 2016 fast approaching, the US Paralympic and world champion is about to become a firm household name in the US according to industry experts.

#ProudParalympian at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships

A successful final workshop took place at the IPC Powerlifting European Open in Eger, and also involved IPC partner Adecco.

The British team of John Robertson, Hannah Stodel and Steve Thomas took gold at the 2015 Para World Sailing Championships in Melbourne, Australia.

The Australian duo had no trouble defending their SUKD18 world title as the final race wrapped up the Championships.

Allianz logo

The British Paralympic Association has signed the insurance company as an official partner.

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 29 PyeongChang 2018 to be biggest Paralympic Winter Games ever

Additional medal events to expand competition field at PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Logo of the Agitos Foundation

The organisation’s support is helping to increase the reach and visibility of para-sport projects under the Grant Support Programme.

Oksana Masters, USA pushes off her poles

A series of Russian skiers also take their second victories of the competition in long distance races in Tyumen, Russia.

Elena Bogdanova of Russia competes at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Championship 2015 in Odivelas, Portugal.

From Ilham Zakiyev’s sportsmanship to Ibrahim Bolukbasi’s big throw, here are highlights you might have missed.

Sir Philip Craven the President of the International Paralympic Committee speaks to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IPC President blogs about why he thinks the Paralympic Games are the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 30 Soule becomes most decorated US Nordic skier

The USA’s Andrew Soule won an incredible five medals across biathlon and cross-country skiing at his home World Championships in 2015.