PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

APC seeks inclusion of Para sport at 2019 Arafura Games
NPC Australia is leading the call for Para sports in the multi-sporting event’s programme.

#WePlayTogether: Snyder returns to alma mater, military roots
The six-time Paralympic champion and war veteran is using his experience with Para sport to give back.

#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.

#WePlayTogether: Rwanda featured in UN photo exhibition
In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the exhibition highlights what the UN and players all around the world do to harness the power of sport.

Cheri Blauwet confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Paralympic medallist-turned-medical professional will talk on the importance of engaging all people with an impairment.

Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.

Young athletes train in Para bobsleigh
The last training session of the International Monobob, Para Bob and Skeleton School concluded in Latvia.

Gangneung 2017: Norway team preview
The European bronze medallists are hoping for a podium place at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.

Eui Hyun Sin - My season highlights
The South Korean picks out three key moments from the 2017 season where he transformed into a medal hope for his home Paralympic Winter Games.

Athletics Australia name six stars for London 2017
The initial selections follow the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships which concluded on Sunday.