Healthy and Fit for Optimal Performance
4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

woman and man falling from a plane in a skydive

Natasha Baker, Great Britain's double Paralympic gold medallist, has thrown herself out of a plane to raise money for children’s charity Dreamflight, which take ill or children with an impairment on unforgettable holidays.

Cyclist in front of the forbidden city during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

The IOC and IPC sign an agreement in 2001 ensuring Olympic host cities would also stage the Paralympics.

High jumper looking at the bar while holding a prosthetic leg in his hand.

“The Paralympic Games in Barcelona were the first of their kind, crowned with success which highlighted to the world the human quest for great sporting achievements.” - Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC President

Gu Xiaofei, China, celebrating his lift, lifting up his arms.

The world champion is keen to add to his medal collection at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

Toronto 2015 emblem

TO2015 has opened the press accreditation process for the 2015 Parapan American Games.

Emma WIGGS, Great Britain sends the ball over Sanne BAKKER

Australian Barry Couzner will now stand in as interim President in the wake of Dr Hossam Mostafa’s resignation.

Athletics - Men's 100m - T44 Final - London 2012 Paralympic Games

Before sending them into raptures 10.90 seconds later at London 2012

Tatyana McFadden

The biggest para-athletics event ahead of Rio 2016 will now take place between 22-31 October 2015.

A Dutch swimmers celebrates winning gold at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships

The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.

Upper body of man in wheelchair

The Greek boccia player has been training for hours each day for the 2014 Boccia World Championships. Although it can be tediously repetitive, he’s driven by the will to win.

Faris Al-Ajeeli of Iraq sticks his tongue out whilst attempting a lift

Competitions confirmed for the Americas, Asia and Europe in the year before the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Anti-Doping London image

The new rules formulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee will be in use during the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

black and white picture of an archer in a wheelchair

Sir Ludwig Guttmann chose archery to open the programme of the first International Games for the Disabled at Stoke Mandeville in 1948. Later on it was one of the original Paralympic sports at the Rome 1960 Paralympic Games.

Gustavo Fernandez

The best wheelchair tennis stars will battle it out on eight brand new courts built at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Italian woman celebrates on a horse

After her incredible performance at the Alltech 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, Morganti received 41 per cent of the vote.

A picture of an overview of a stadium

The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games got the Paralympic Movement back on the track with a sensational showcase of sport.

Brazilian player makes a pass

The top sides from the competition will then qualify for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games.

two wheelchair dancers in action

Russia celebrated numerous gold medals as the 2014 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Continents Cup concluded.

Agitos Foundation - Beijing

Legacy of Beijing 2008 Paralympics leaves Great Wall of China and Forbidden City accessible.

US players in their sledges on the ice after winning against Russia.

September’s event is set to see more than 400 participants attend across the two-day assembly