PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazilian succeeds Sir Philip Craven who stands down after 16 years in the role

Powerlifting

Rehab Abougharbya tested positive during in-competition test in May

IPC’s work recognised with the prestigious LUI Che Woo prize

Table Tennis

Year of surprises sets up mouth-watering World Championships in 2018

Summer Games

Paris will host 2024 Summer Games and Los Angeles will stage 2028

Goalball

We look back on the most memorable moments of the sport this year

Athletics

When it came to middle and long distance racing this year, what were the big stories?

Athletics

Record crowds, TV audiences and performances grace World Para Athletics Championships

PyeongChang 2018

There will be 80 medal events during March’s Paralympic Winter Games

Athletics

What were the big stories out in the field this year? Here are the top seven headlines for 2017

America

Paralympic family also mourns loss of Jose Luis Campo, pioneer of the Movement in the Americas

Athletics

What were the highlights of the 2017 track season? Here are seven sprints headlines from the year

Wheelchair Fencing

Outstanding year for the sport topped off with stunning World Championships

International Paralympic Committee holds first Athletes Forum

Triathlon

Multi-talented Para athlete wins four world titles in three different sports

Triathlon

The year saw many athletes kicking off the next Paralympic cycle in style

Snowboard

Dutch snowboarder recovers from cancer to win world title on World Cancer Day

Syrian 14-year-old refugee makes his international debut in Para athletics thanks to Agitos Foundation project

Powerlifting

Mexican’s gold medal one of the most unforgettable moments of rescheduled Worlds

Wheelchair Rugby

Top teams stay strong in build up to next year’s World Championship