PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

a group of para swimmers and officials smile for the camera

Swimming

Project aims to revise existing Para swimming system.

a man and a woman sign documents on a table

America

Historic agreement secures one host city for both Games.

a group of schoolchildren pose for a photo

Armenia

Knowledge of Para sport growing thanks to Agitos Foundation project.

a blindfolded runner and his guide celebrate after crossing the finish line

Athletics

Londoner Sarah Linney shares her life-changing experience of the World Para Athletics Championships.

Sherif Osman powerlifting in action

Powerlifting

Egyptian powerlifter wants to reach new heights at World Championships.

three men on a podium

Cycling

Brazilian cyclist has Worlds in his sights after impressive start to 2017 season.

a sitting biathlete skies down a slope

PyeongChang 2018

Ukrainian Para skier explains why Paralympic Winter Games is a must watch.

Ryley Batt AUS enters the scoring zone in the Gold Medal Match in the Mixed Wheelchair Rugby Between AUS and USA

Wheelchair Rugby

Core from Rio 2016 gold medal team on roster.

a female wheelchair racer crosses the finish line

Athletics

US athlete makes history by winning in Chicago, London, Boston and New York.

Andre Shelby - Rio 2016

Archery

Paralympic champion Andre Shelby and world champion Jeff Fabry lead team.

The USA's Michael Brannigan in action at the World Para Athletics Championships London 2017.

Athletics

The final day of action of a spectacular World Para Athletics Championships.

a group of para athletes compete at their sports

America

"Biggest and best" Parapans held in Canada.

Great Britain's Samantha Kinghorn celebrates winning the women's 100m T53 at London 2017.

Athletics

Athletes share their views after competing on the final day of the World Para Athletics Championships.

Akeem Stewart of Trinidad and Tobago lets out a roar after smashing the shot put F43 world record.

Athletics

Athlete from Trinidad & Tobago adds almost 5 metres to previous F43 record set 20 years ago.

Spain's Sara Andres Barrio celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 200m T44 at London 2017.

Athletics

The final session of the World Para Athletics Championships.

The Swiss Silver Bullet celebrates in the rain after winning the men's 5,000m T54 at London 2017.

Athletics

The Swiss Silver Bullet wins the 5,000m T54 in torrential rain to complete a hat-trick of world title.

Andrew Parsons, President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee

Athletics

The IPC Vice President gives his views on the success of the World Para Athletics Championships

A man stands in a stadium

Athletics

The co-chair of the London 2017 Organising Committee speaks following the conclusion of the last session.

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira on his way to smashing the 200m T47 world record at London 2017.

Athletics

The Brazilian sprints 21.21 to take 0.28 off his previous world record with stunning run.

Germany's Irmgard Bensusan and the Netherlands' Fleur Jong compete in the heats of the women's 200m T44 at London 2017.

Athletics

Medallists speak after Saturday morning session at World Para Athletics Championships.