PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three things you did not know about Danelle Umstead
USA’s triple-Paralympic medallist reveals some facts about herself.