Healthy and Fit for Optimal Performance
4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Three men and a woman posing for a picture with a flag of Australia behind them

IPC President visits Australia

Andrew Parsons meets with country’s Prime Minister, attends major Para sport events and presents awards to leading sports administrators

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

Barrio breaking down barriers

Spanish runner inspires young people with disabilities – especially girls – through her writing and teaching, as well as athletics podiums

German players lift their arms in celebration

Germany take European crown

Hosts bagged gold in the men’s event and settled for bronze on the women’s category at Goalball European Championships