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Brazil goalball seeks double gold in Sao Paulo
Both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to top the podium at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.
Camila Haase excited to compete at Sao Paulo 2017
The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.
Holiday Hotspot with Italy’s Martina Caironi
The two-time Paralympic champion reveals her favourite holiday destination and two items she cannot live without.
Edlinger claims World Cup title in Sapporo
The Austrian skier secured the women’s visually impaired title with guide brother Julian Josef in Sapporo, Japan.
Jose Luis Campo re-elected Americas Paralympic Committee President
Eduardo Montenegro of Cuba was voted Vice-president for a second consecutive term; USA's Julie O´Neill, Ecuador's Bayron Lopez and Colombia's Pedro Mejia are the new three Members.
Faces of the Future: Colombia’s Angelica Bernal
Despite her youth, Colombia’s two-time Paralympian has the necessary experience to shine at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Five reasons to be interested: Dubai Grand Prix
Here’s why you should be excited for the first Grand Prix of the season which starts on Monday (20 March).
My toughest opponent by South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
In a new series, top Para athletes talk about their toughest opponent.
Triple success for Farkasova after season’s final World Cup race
Slalom and overall World Cup titles were decided on the final day of the PyeongChang 2018 Test Event in South Korea.
Kononova claims cross-country World Cup
Winners in the men’s and women’s sitting were also decided in Sapporo, Japan, on Saturday (18 March).
Paralympic champion Vanessa Low helps launch worldwide road safety campaign
The German long jumper stars in a new initiative by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
USA, Canada, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Aruba look ahead to Sao Paulo 2017
The Youth Parapan American Games will kick off with the Opening Ceremony on 20 March and will run until 25 March.
One of Rio 2016’s legacies can be seen in Sao Paulo
The Brazilian Paralympic Centre is a major legacy of Latin America’s first Paralympics, whilst many Rio 2016 volunteers are now helping at the Youth Parapans.
‘Making Boccia Accessible’ held in Rwanda
The two-day course provided training to develop participants’ refereeing and classification skills.
Curtis McGrath seeks out new challenges
Paralympic champion in canoe, the Australian is also trying out Para rowing.
Aatif seeks ‘good omen’ at African Open
Morocco’s Mohammed Aatif hopes success in Rwanda will carry over to October’s World Championships.
Delegations of Panama, Peru arrive in Sao Paulo
Panama sent 23 athletes, whilst Peru will have 12 representatives at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20-25 March.
Ten things you need to know about Sao Paulo 2017
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will kick off in three days in the Brazilian city, with over 800 athletes from 20 countries competing across 12 sports.
Raul Valdez aims to win five golds at Sao Paulo 2017
The Mexican swimmer and Rio 2016 Paralympian will be one of the most experienced athletes competing at the fourth Youth Parapans, from 20-25 March.
Preview: World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai
Fifty Rio 2016 medallists will line-up for the first major international track meeting of the year.