PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

World Wheelchair-B Curling Champs schedule out
Competition will begin on 4 November in Lohja, Finland.
Wheelchair basketball Rio 2016 wrap-up
In a nutshell, here is what happened in the sport at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

The blind photographer who covered the Paralympics
“I can see the world through the camera lenses,” says 41-year-old Joao Maia da Silva.

Wheelchair basketball: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Find out who surprised, who to watch for at Tokyo 2020 and more.

Lynch to attempt first Para Cycling UCI Hour Record
With the record officially extended for Para cycling, the Irishman will aim to cover more than 41.31km in 60 minutes.

Five countries who won historic golds at Rio 2016
Rio 2016 saw Kazakhstan, Georgia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam topping the Paralympic podium for the first time ever.

Team USA Awards 2016 winners revealed
Two Paralympians and one US Paralympic team were recognised for their remarkable performances at Rio 2016.

Equestrian: Top quotes of Rio 2016
All the emotion from the riders after their performances at Rio 2016.

Marquez, Obero, determined to make history…again
The Filipino wheelchair dance duo want to bring “pride and honour” to their country by winning gold at the first Asian Championships.

Reinhold Schett: My three heroes
With the start of the snowboard season looming, the Austrian revealed which three people inspire him.

Thirteen countries benefit from Kit us Out support
Athletes from around the world received powerlifting suits donated by the charity, and competed in them at Rio 2016.

Swimming: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
New countries emerged and Brazil showed their love of Para swimming at the Aquatics Stadium.
Argentina to host IWBF America’s U23 Champs
The top two teams will advance to the 2017 U23 men’s World Championships to be held in Toronto.

Rio 2016: Top five surprises
From Malaysia claiming their first ever Paralympic golds to the all-British wheelchair tennis final, check out some of the biggest surprises at this year’s Paralympics.

Rio 2016 – Top 10 Para athletics quotes
Find out the best quotes from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Top ten Rio 2016 quotes
From wheelchair fencer Vio thanking her toy mascot for the gold medal to archer Drahoninsky proposing to his girlfriend - check out some of the best reactions at the Paralympic Games.

Call for countries in need of ice sledge hockey equipment
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey is asking countries wishing to develop the sport to come forward to access free sledges, sticks and protective equipment.

Equestrian: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
Find out what influence a parrot and tornadoes have on competitions at the Paralympic Games.

Skier Walsh aims to build on successful debut season
The talented youngster is aiming for his first World Championships with the ultimate aim of competing at the winter Paralympics.

Croatian athletes enjoy first ever welcome home party
In partnership with Allianz Croatia, the returning Paralympians enjoyed a concert and other festivities.