PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Wheelchair tennis duo named November Allianz Athlete of the Month
Doubles partners won their 10th Masters title together
Japan and Iran lead Asian Youth Para Games
800 athletes from 30 countries competing in Dubai
![Day 1 highlights | Mexico City 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/8mP3LwzvgRSm95mGohYvaLRwEpjwPKzfxk5xsN3YVLY.jpg?itok=0MxuzmfX)
Mexico City 2017: The Mexico Moment
Jose de Jesus Castillo Castillo excels in front of ecstatic home fans at World Championships
![a female Para badminton player holds up an award](/sites/default/files/images/171212182157568_Wetwithan%2Bof%2BThailand.jpg)
Kim and Wetwithan win 2017 Para badminton awards
Players recognised for their achievements over past 12 months
![Australia have retained their title at the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, South Korea, by beating the USA.](/sites/default/files/images/140714123624637_10376817_817924318219180_6506554825419318669_n.jpg)
Contenders announced for 2018 wheelchair basketball Worlds
16 men’s and 12 women’s teams will compete for titles
![Top 50 Moments of 2017: No 20](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/xgna9t96V3k1akCCweFtqTW-NssRiI7KpVpUzYBJRlk.jpg?itok=3ZgqGg7i)
Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 20 – Oksana Masters wins quadruple gold
US Nordic skier enjoys outstanding World Championships
![A standing skier retains an aerodynamic position](/sites/default/files/images/160123162521414_Marie%2BBochet.jpg)
St Moritz World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup cancelled
Weather in the Swiss city has forced organisers to cancel the World Cup races
![Logo of the Managua 2018 Para Central American Games](/sites/default/files/images/171212155258591_Managua%2B2018%2Bresiezed.jpg)
Managua 2018: Official logo revealed
Paralympian Gabriel Cuadra Holmann is one of the creators of the emblem
![Man shoots a shotgun during a competition](/sites/default/files/images/170919151533530_Lonato%2BWorld%2BCup%2B-%2BPara%2Btrap.jpg)
Lonato to host first Para trap Worlds
2018 Championships will be held at ‘birthplace’ of the discipline
![a blind footballer with his trophy](/sites/default/files/images/171212163926741_Esteban%2Bcropped.jpg)
Esteban Chavez named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Costa Rican blind footballer finished top scorer at first Central American Championships
![five Para athletes celebrating victory in their sports](/sites/default/files/images/171212180534647_Top%2B5%2Bsurprises_0.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Top five surprises
Underdogs cause major upsets at World Para Powerlifting and Para Swimming Championships
![Five powerlifters celebrate winning gold](/sites/default/files/images/171211155031590_Powerlifting%2Btop%2B5%2Bmoments.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Top five powerlifting moments
World Championships see memorable clashes and records tumble
![five Para swimmers celebrate their wins in and out of the pool](/sites/default/files/images/171211170034875_Swimming%2Btop%2B5%2Bmoments.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Top five swimming moments
Top names deliver, young swimmers rise and home favourites top the podium at exciting Worlds
Agitos Foundation camp a success in Mexico
Athletes and coaches go back home from Mexico City 2017 with more knowledge and great results
![a male Para skier smiles at the camera while holding his skis](/sites/default/files/images/171211102623074_Daviet%2Bcropped.jpg)
Eskau and Daviet claim double cross country gold in Canmore
Europeans continue to dominate opening World Cup of the season
![IPC Top 50 moments of 2017: No.21](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/GU0pOuL2Rj7c82NDkSnFw42q7qfHqrtWxtlMwvqYN7I.jpg?itok=NlkPz_sn)
Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 21 – Jean-Paul hits the heights in London
US high jumper breaks world record three times in one day at World Championships
![A group of Para ice hockey players pose with their trophy on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/171211121245282_USA%2Bwin%2Bice%2Bhockey.jpg)
USA beat Canada in thrilling final at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Hosts lose to fierce rivals after failing to capitalise on late power play
![gold, silver and bronze medals for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/images/171211131703659_PyeongChang%2B2018%2Bmedals%2Bcropped.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Medals revealed
133 sets will be awarded at Paralympic Winter Games
![a male wheelchair tennis player takes a shot](/sites/default/files/images/171211135947382_Patrick%2BSelepe%2Bcropped.jpg)
Patrick Selepe wins inaugural UNIQLO Spirit Award
South African wheelchair tennis player recognised for his commitment to the sport over 10 years
![a male Para skier goes down the slope](/sites/default/files/images/171002083823672_Robin%2BCuche%2BGetty%2BImages.jpg)
Robin Cuche ready to be a Paralympic contender
Swiss skier makes season debut on home snow at St Moritz World Cup this week