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Somalia’s first Paralympian aims to promote Para sports
After competing at his first Paralympic Games in Rio, Farhan Adawe is hoping to “open many doors” for people with impairment to take up sports in his country.
New Zealand celebrates Rio 2016’s success
New Zealand rounded off their best Paralympic Games ever, winning 21 medals made up of nine golds, five silvers and seven bronzes.
Popular vote to decide name of Sao Paulo 2017’s mascot
Mina, Mona and Sampa are the shortlisted names for the mascot, a female red howler monkey that can be found in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.
No. 48: Paralympians touch hearts with words of wisdom
Here are some of the most memorable interviews, speeches Paralympians gave in 2016.
Ultee proves that anything is possible
Hoping to improve on his top three World Cup finish from last season, the Dutch snowboarder explains why helping others motivates him to succeed.
Jochemsen’s PyeongChang 2018 quest starts at home
Dutch skier is focused on the World Championships on her road to the Winter Paralympics, and will begin her season in Landgraaf.
No. 49 Actualising the Dream becomes a reality
PyeongChang 2018’s development activities, run in partnership with the Agitos Foundation, are rolled out across winter sports.
World Rowing announces finalists for 2016 awards
Five Para rowing crews have been shortlisted for the ‘2016 World Rowing Para Crew of the Year’ category.
Clarion hoping to gain edge at PyeongChang Test Event
French Nordic skier Thomas Clarion also aims to work on building a relationship with guide Antoine Bollet.
No. 50 Bobsleigh on course for Beijing 2022
The sport was provisionally approved for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.
Three things Matti Suur-Hamari does off the snow
Venture out with Finland’s premier Para snowboarder.
Faces of the Future: Colombia’s Luis Lucumi
At his first Paralympic Games, in Rio, the 18-year-old won silver in the men’s javelin throw F38.
Lambertini receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for October
The 17-year-old wheelchair fencer won two gold medals at the junior Worlds.
‘Find an Activity’ online tool launched in Canada
With the support of tennis star Milos Raonic, the tool aims to get more children with impairment active in sports.
Finland win World Wheelchair-B Curling
With Finland and Scotland’s placings in the finals, the field for PyeongChang 2018 is set.
Liam Malone receives ‘M2 Man of the Year 2016’ award
New Zealand’s Rio 2016 two-time gold medallist was given the award for proving he can achieve whatever he sets his mind to.
Three reasons why Mark Arendz loves skiing
The Canadian reveals his favourite things about Nordic skiing.
Eighteen alpine skiers to watch in 2016-17
The Ones to Watch athletes will be amongst the medal contenders at the 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships.
PyeongChang 2018 prepares to stage Paralympic test events
The host city of the next Paralympic Winter Games will stage test events in all six Paralympic winter sports in March and April.
Eco-medals project launched by Tokyo 2020
Metals collected from discarded or obsolete electronic devices will be used in the production of the medals for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.