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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Malaysian long jumper leaps to win

Success for Romly, Hamman and Tapia at Grand Prix

Nazmiye Muratli v Lidiia Soloviova | 2018 Berck Sur-Mer

Rio 2016 gold medallists face-to-face in the women’s up to 50kg

Men's 50 m Backstroke S1  | Final | Mexico City 2017 World Para Swimming Championships

World champion heads organising committee while also preparing to compete in the event

Photo of Per Jonsson running on the track

Swede shows potential of hat-trick European gold in Berlin

a group of blind football players

Asian team to compete in blind football Worlds for the first time

female goalball players in action

Rio 2016 silver medallists feeling good as they prepare for Championships

Six people on a podium. Three are in wheelchairs, three are standing behind them

Teams from the Americas test their form

Short statured female discus thrower competing

Irish discus thrower breaks European record at Rieti Grand Prix

judokas competing on the mat

Paralympic champions head competitive field at continental event

a male DJ at the decks and a swimmer raising his arms on the podium

Australian Paralympic swimming champion shares his love for music

a group of blind football players in action on the pitch

Rio 2016 silver medallists seek further success at World Championships

goalball players in action

Event aims to raise awareness of the sport across the African country

a male Para shooter receives his medal

South Korean shooter has renewed confidence for 2020 Paralympics

two men smiling and shaking hands

Excitement and expectation levels for the Games continue to build

34. Brazil win 2014 IBSA Blind Football World Championships

Stars Jefinho and Ricardinho lead the team in search of fifth title

a male and female smile together for the camera

Three-time Paralympian will represent views of fellow shooters

a group of schoolchildren in a classroom

Students from host venue Colegio Sagrado Corazon to watch games up close

Man in wheelchair dancing

Competition in Germany prepares dancers for European Championships

Mac MARCOUX | Downhill | PyeongChang2018 Paralympic Winter Games

Paralympic alpine skiing champion’s partner Jack Leitch retires

Noelle Lenihan of Ireland competes in the women's discus F38 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

The stats and facts behind Irish teenage sensation