PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athletics

The South African hit the headlines at Rio 2016 winning 200m t42 Paralympic silver aged just 14 years.

Para Ice Hockey

Noah Grove and Jack Wallace are part of the US team that is preparing to compete at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool, from 11-20 April.

Para Ice Hockey

Seven countries, including defending champions the USA and hosts South Korea, will go for gold and Paralympic qualification between 11-20 April.

Triathlon

Emily Tapp won the women’s PTHC and Bill Chaffey came second in the men’s equivalent at the ITU World Paratriathlon Series in Gold Coast.

Athletics

The 100m T42 Paralympic champion wants to leave July’s World Championships with happier memories than he did at London 2012.

New Zealand

Following Rio 2016, PNZ has appointed five coaches and support staff across two sports.

Canada

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with a Disability, headlined a group of five individuals inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame.

Swimming

The Colombian swimmer won six golds, one silver and one bronze to finish as her country´s most decorated athlete at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapans.

Athletics

After winning in Tokyo, the US racer is hoping to make the podium in the final race of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series X.

Para Ice Hockey

The Canadian forward took a quick break from his training from the World Para Ice Hockey Championships for a laugh.

Athletics

The two-time Paralympic champion tells us where he likes to relax and holiday.

Wheelchair Tennis

A recent research showed the mental and physical benefits of playing the sport.

Para Ice Hockey

Having been promoted to the A-Pool, the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games hosts will be looking for a top five finish.

Wheelchair Basketball

The US wheelchair basketball coach shares about his experience developing the sport across the world.

Croatia

The marketing agency will continue supporting the NPC through to Tokyo 2020.

Para Ice Hockey

Facts and figures from the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool.

Athletics

After making global headlines running the 1,500m at Rio 2016 faster than the Olympic champion, the Algerian is targeting more success this summer.

Biathlon

The US sit-skier had a mixed season, but it was his performances at the Paralympic Winter Games Test Event that drives him forward.

Equestrian

The Australian rider looks to build off her Rio 2016 experience.

America

Popular vote will decide who the best athlete in the Americas was in March 2017, via www.americasparalympic.org.