PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ice sledge hockey committee welcomes George Kingston
The world renowned former Canadian national coach joins the Sport Technical Committee as Head of Development.

Team USA Awards 2016 winners revealed
Two Paralympians and one US Paralympic team were recognised for their remarkable performances at Rio 2016.
Wheelchair basketball Rio 2016 wrap-up
In a nutshell, here is what happened in the sport at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

The blind photographer who covered the Paralympics
“I can see the world through the camera lenses,” says 41-year-old Joao Maia da Silva.

Wheelchair basketball: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Find out who surprised, who to watch for at Tokyo 2020 and more.

Lynch to attempt first Para Cycling UCI Hour Record
With the record officially extended for Para cycling, the Irishman will aim to cover more than 41.31km in 60 minutes.

Five countries who won historic golds at Rio 2016
Rio 2016 saw Kazakhstan, Georgia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam topping the Paralympic podium for the first time ever.
Argentina to host IWBF America’s U23 Champs
The top two teams will advance to the 2017 U23 men’s World Championships to be held in Toronto.

Equestrian: Top quotes of Rio 2016
All the emotion from the riders after their performances at Rio 2016.

Marquez, Obero, determined to make history…again
The Filipino wheelchair dance duo want to bring “pride and honour” to their country by winning gold at the first Asian Championships.