PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Argentinian Jean Maggi wants to go to space
First Argentinian winter Paralympian climbed the Himalayas and is now planning to travel to space

Behind national jerseys, Crombie and Liddle suit up in firemen’s gear
Australian and Canadian understand challenges and importance of the job in protecting communities

NPCs Cyprus, Greece and Israel sign mutual agreement
The three will work together to raise more awareness on the Paralympic Movement in their countries

Daniel Dias named newest member of Laureus Academy
Para swimming legend joins Lindsey Vonn, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Nicol David to become active Academy Member after Tokyo 2020

Candidates for IPC Athletes' Council elections revealed
Record-equalling 22 candidates will run for six summer sport vacancies on the Council

Tokyo 2020: Samsung Paralympic Vloggers competition launched
Paralympians invited to provide the world with exclusive behind-the-scenes content
From wheelchair tennis to canoe, Mendez seeks fifth Paralympics
If the Para canoeist lines up on the starting blocks at Tokyo 2020, it will go down as one of his greatest achievements in a life full of incredible milestones

Ulsan to host World Championships in November
Three-day competition in South Korea marks first edition to be held in Asia since Tokyo 2013
Australia's Milne ready to repeat Rio
Australia's first Paralympic medallist in Para archery since 1984 says podium finish gives him 'more burn' to work hard for Tokyo 2020

France and Spain announce squad for European Championships
Seven-time Paralympic champion Teresa Perales and young star Ugo Didier among the names travelling to Portugal