PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Tennis

Joachim Gerard upsets Gordon Reid, while Jiske Griffioen comes back from round-robin struggles for year-end singles championship wins.

Brazil

It is the fourth time the Brazilian state seals the title, with Santa Catarina coming in second and Rio de Janeiro completing the podium.

Badminton

China were victorious in eight of the 22 events.

Wheelchair Basketball

The US men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams had not topped the podium at a same Paralympic Games since Seoul 1988.

Para Ice Hockey

Paralympic and world champions the USA also won their first game against South Korea.

Cross-Country Skiing

The five-time World Championships medallist believes the German venue is an important stop on his road to PyeongChang.

Para Ice Hockey

Here is a quick list of things to know prior to watching the four-team sledge hockey tournament.

Rio 2016

Get to know China’s triple powerlifting Paralympic champion’s favourite three moments from Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Ireland

Cyclists were the big winners of the night but there was a surprise for thrower Orla Barry.

Para Ice Hockey

Canada’s sledge hockey veteran will be making a drastic change on the ice at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

Alpine Skiing

The three-time Paralympic alpine skiing medallist wants to make it to the podium in Tarvisio, Italy, but she will be satisfied if she peaks at the right time.

Rio 2016

Events for the development of the sport took place in 2016, showing wheelchair rugby’s rapid growth.

Para Ice Hockey

Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.

Para Ice Hockey

Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Alpine Skiing

Organisers of the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships are inviting everyone to come along and see some incredibly exciting Para sport.

Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of the Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team at Rio 2016 and described how it changed his life.

Sir Philip Craven will feature on the long-running BBC radio programme where he has to choose his eight favourite songs.

Cycling

The Australian came away with a full sweep of road cycling golds, whilst Storey became her country’s most decorated female Paralympian.

Ireland

A special ceremony will be held in Dublin to recognise the achievements of Irish Para athletes, supporters and media.

Agitos Foundation

An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.