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Dutch duo set the tone at home World Cup season opener
Bunschoten and Vos dominate their races at season opening in Landgraaf while Montaggioni and Luchini go head-to-head again in the men’s SB-UL

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award announced
Tunisia’s Walid Ktila awarded for his Tokyo 2020 heroics

Tbilisi 2021: Day four preview
All eyes are set on the Chinese Tan Yuijao, who is looking to win her third World Championships title in the Georgian capital

Tbilisi 2021: Favourites crowned on day two
Egypt's Rehab Ahmed continues her domination with third consecutive world title while Tokyo 2020 champion David Degtyarev takes gold for Kazakhstan

Governor Koike to speak about Tokyo 2020 learnings
The Governor’s keynote will take place on 2 December, the first day of the Summit, and will focus on 'Initiatives of Tokyo as the host city towards creating an inclusive society'

Tbilisi 2021: Day three preview
A star-studded Tuesday awaits in the Georgian capital with three reigning Paralympic champions in action at the Hualing Ballroom

Berlin 2021: Italy one win away from Winter Games qualification
Slovakia suffers first defeat while Norway recovers against rivals Sweden and hosts Germany picks closely fought victory over Japan

Tbilisi 2021: World record falls in historic start
China's Guo Lingling and Cui Zhe take third consecutive title while Tokyo 2020 champion Omar Qarada adds more gold to his collection

Landgraaf hosts talent-laden line-up at opening World Cup
Athletes from 24 countries to compete in two banked slalom races from 28-30 November in the Netherlands, including 10 Paralympic medallists.

Tbilisi 2021: Day two preview
Day two of the World Championships in the Georgian capital will feature two events, one in both men's and women's competition

Berlin 2021: Germany keeps Beijing dream alive
Host nation takes first victory at Qualification Tournament with great performance against Norway, as Slovakia and Italy make it two triumphs in two games

Tbilisi 2021: Records tumble at Junior Worlds
New world and continental marks highlight the opening day in Georgia as eight female and eight male champions are crowned on Saturday

Tbilisi 2021: Day one preview
The men's up to 49kg category will open the programme in the Georgian capital followed by the women's up to 41kg and up to 45kg

Berlin 2021: Italy, Norway and Slovakia kick off with wins
PyeongChang 2018 semi-finalists beat hosts 4-1 in the most highly anticipated game on day one in the German capital

Ireland's McKillop announces retirement
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist and multi Para athletics champion made his final appearance in an emotional men's 1500m final in Tokyo

Beijing 2022 celebrates 100 days to Paralympic Winter Games
'The venues are ready. They are beautiful and all the plans are in place. Everyone is ready in the Organising Committee and the Chinese authorities are ready to deliver what will be a fantastic Games'

Junior Worlds opens 10 days of action at Tbilisi 2021
Fifty-five athletes from 20 countries will be searching for glory in 16 medal events as the World Championships begins in the Georgian capital

Berlin 2021: Search for final two spots in Beijing begins
Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Slovakia and Sweden compete in the German capital from Friday to Wednesday in search of qualification to Beijing

Candidates for Athlete Liaison election revealed
Voting to take place during the World Championships in Tbilisi with elected athlete to serve a four-year term until 2025

Beijing 2022 to bring greater accessibility for persons with disabilities
'I believe that Beijing 2022 will be as important for the Para sport in China as the summer 2008 Paralympics were. The investment that China is making in winter Para sports and the number of persons with disabilities that they want to reach and be engaged in winter sport is impressive'