NEWS FROM THE AMERICAS

Man in ice sledge hockey uniform on a sledge on the ice

Para Ice Hockey

Meet Bo Reichenbach - Cash’s new backup goaltender

Group shot of athletes in Brazilian team uniforms and some people in suits.

Para-athletes of Team Rio are honoured for Toronto 2015 performances

Sir Philip Craven was among the first passengers on the Rio 2016 Celebrate Literature train.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven rides debut journey of Rio 2016 culture train

Two men on the podium receiving a medal

Five facts about ..... USA's David Brown

Team photo of a celebrating group of men sitting in wheelchairs, showing Canadian flags

Wheelchair Rugby

Caldwell’s return key for Team Canada

A picture of a man with one prosthesis running and crossing a finish line

USA’s Mark Barr seeks first Paralympic medal

Two wheelchair rugby players tackeling each other

Wheelchair Rugby

Trevor Hirschfield named August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month

Stefan Daniel of Canada competes in the cycling portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Canadian teenager Daniel wins on home course

Face of a man sitting in a Formula 1 car.

Brazilian Paralympic Committee announces Ayrton Senna as its 'in memoriam ambassador'

Graphic with picture of upper body of swimmer, celebrating.

#SuperheroSunday: Andre Brasil

Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Festival to celebrate one year to go until Rio 2016

Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the closing of Toronto 2015

Diverse interaction in #ProudParalympian at Toronto 2015

A picture of a woman with a prosthesis wearing an American flag to celebrate her victory

USA Para-Triathlon to host summit during World Championships

Group photo of people standing and in wheelchairs

APC Observers’ Programme concludes in Toronto

Great Britain's Andy Lapthorne (L) celebrates with the 2014 US Open trophy after defeating the USA's David Wagner (R) during the men's wheelchair quad singles final.

Wheelchair Tennis

Jeremiasz, Verfuerth, Taylor receive US Open wild cards

A picture of a woman with a prosthesis wearing an American flag to celebrate her victory

US para-triathletes shine on home course