PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Daniel Dias named ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ by GQ
“My biggest legacy was to show the value of a person with impairment,” said Brazil’s most decorated Paralympian.
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.
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.
Para athletics season in review: distance events
Find out some of the highlights that lit up the world of Para athletics in 2016.
Xu Qing cherishes 10th Paralympic gold
The veteran flirts with the idea of retirement after a fourth Paralympics, but still has interest in Tokyo 2020.
Chef de Mission Sainsbury: ‘Rio 2016 my proudest moment’
Tony Sainsbury, who led two refugee Para athletes at September’s Paralympics, reflects on his experiences.