PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Throwback Thursday: South Africa’s Achmat Hassiem
London 2012 bronze medallist now divides his time between protecting sharks, body building and movie of his life.

Learning curve for Charlotte Henshaw at Para canoe Worlds
Paralympic swimming medallist taking it easy in transition to new sport.

Mexico City 2017: Huang’s high hopes
Chinese swimmer wants to break more records after remarkable Rio 2016.

Mauricio Valencia named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Colombia’s only London 2017 gold medallist chosen by popular vote.

Bright future predicted for British judokas
Great Britain target 2020 and 2024 success as young stars impress at Euros.

Big Interview: NRW Secretary of Sports’ Andrea Milz
Exclusive interview with head of sports in German state where the IPC is based.

IPC Vice Presidential candidates speak
Two video interviews filmed ahead of September’s Governing Board elections.

Boccia bond connects Polychronidis and Patroni
Paralympic silver medallists celebrate Rio success by getting married.

Powerlifting professionals progress in Nigeria
13 African countries attend World Para Powerlifting workshop in Lagos.

Tokyo 2020 dance brings generations together
Festival held in Iwaki City featuring Japanese song for the Games.