PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Mao Jingdian relaxed ahead of Asian Championships
Chinese athlete looks forward to playing on home table tennis courts.

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.
Blind Football Europeans set to kick off
Hosts Germany face Italy in opening match of tournament in Berlin.

Witold Skupien planning more surprises at PyeongChang 2018
Polish Nordic skier hopes to build on breakthrough World Championships silver.

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.

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

Great Britain name archers for 2017 Worlds
Four Rio 2016 champions will compete in Beijing.