PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Say what? Top swimmer’s quotes from Rio 2016
From what it means to win gold to the people they dedicate their medals, athletes had some great responses to their performances in the pool.
Five things we learned from wheelchair rugby
From Japan’s surprise medal to possibly the greatest game of all time, Rio 2016 took the sport to new heights.
WADA holds first of multi-stakeholder Think Tanks
Consensus was reached on a number of points and more Think Tanks will be held in 2017.
10 personalities who left their mark on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
From the ‘Backfavela Boys’ to the shark attack victim who now protects the giant predators, Rio 2016 was packed with great characters
Canada to welcome home athletes
Starting Thursday (22 September), fans can congratulate their favourite athletes at various locations around the country.
Unforgettable moments of Rio 2016
Ten of the top performances and memories delivered by athletes across the Para sport spectrum.
Paralympic flag lands in Tokyo
The flag joins the Olympic flag and will go on a tour of Tokyo.
Finalists for Team USA Awards announced
Fans have the chance to vote for their favourite female, male and team from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
McFadden and van Dyk confirmed for New York marathon
Tatyana McFadden donated a racing wheelchair to a school as an ambassador for the race and Para sport in the US.
Austrian team welcomed home by Sports Minister
The 27-strong team brought home nine medals and were greeted at Vienna International Airport.