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#50DaystoGo: Umstead hoping to progress ahead of Worlds
The three-time Paralympic alpine skiing medallist wants to make it to the podium in Tarvisio, Italy, but she will be satisfied if she peaks at the right time.
Czech Republic claim gold, Slovakia bronze at Worlds
Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.
#50DaystoGo: Tarvisio 2017 to be free to watch
Organisers of the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships are inviting everyone to come along and see some incredibly exciting Para sport.
Nasajpour: Rio 2016 was my ‘greatest ever’ experience
Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of the Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team at Rio 2016 and described how it changed his life.
No 29 Australia beat USA in Rio 2016 thriller
Events for the development of the sport took place in 2016, showing wheelchair rugby’s rapid growth.
No.28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins
Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
Winners revealed at Irish Paralympic awards
Cyclists were the big winners of the night but there was a surprise for thrower Orla Barry.
Brad Bowden readies for new position
Canada’s sledge hockey veteran will be making a drastic change on the ice at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
Irish Paralympic Awards to recognise athletes
A special ceremony will be held in Dublin to recognise the achievements of Irish Para athletes, supporters and media.
Refugees in Rwanda get Para sport experience
An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.
Rio 2016 champion Carlos Serrano graduates from school
The 18-year-old proved successful also outside the pool and is now looking forward to starting his university studies.
Slovakia, Czech Republic claim victories
In a preview of Saturday’s medal matches, two close games were played out at the Para ice hockey Worlds B-Pool.
No.30: Cooke sweeps golds, Storey makes history
The Australian came away with a full sweep of road cycling golds, whilst Storey became her country’s most decorated female Paralympian.
Three things you did not know about Danelle Umstead
USA’s triple-Paralympic medallist reveals some facts about herself.
Daniel Dias named ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ by GQ
“My biggest legacy was to show the value of a person with impairment,” said Brazil’s most decorated Paralympian.
2016 World Sledge Hockey Challenge to kick off
The four-team event will take place in Charlottetown, Canada, between 4-10 December, with the hosts, the USA, South Korea and Norway competing.
IPC President becomes castaway on Desert Island Discs
Sir Philip Craven will feature on the long-running BBC radio programme where he has to choose his eight favourite songs.
No. 31 High profile figures support Rio 2016 and the Paralympic Movement
Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis were amongst those who publicly supported the Paralympic Movement this year.
Para athletics season in review: distance events
Find out some of the highlights that lit up the world of Para athletics in 2016.
Xu Qing cherishes 10th Paralympic gold
The veteran flirts with the idea of retirement after a fourth Paralympics, but still has interest in Tokyo 2020.