PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Countries invited to sign up for Asian Championships
The football-5 event will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 9-18 December.
Robinson Mendez retires from wheelchair tennis
Chile’s four-time Paralympian will now devote himself entirely to Para canoe, hoping to qualify for Tokyo 2020.
Para Ice Hockey Sport Forum held in Frankfurt
Nineteen representatives from 13 countries attended the event, which covered topics such as classification, equipment and competition structure.
Best of British: Aled Davies
Training alongside Olympic champions in the USA helped the reigning Paralympic shot put F42 champion recover his hunger for victory.
Para athletics explained - Seated throws
Great Britain’s Paralympic, world and European champion Jo Butterfield explains what seated throwing involves.
London Calling: Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili
The 27-year-old looks to extend her dominance in the women’s shot put F41 at London 2017.
PyeongChang 2018 launches open call for creative posters
The Organising Committee is calling artists to develop a poster that captures the Paralympic spirit ahead of the Winter Games.
China impress on field events at Beijing Grand Prix
Liwan Yang took shot put gold to complete hat trick, successful showing for host nation.
British, US Para triathletes top Yokohama podium
Both nations took home three gold medals apiece at the World Para Triathlon Series.
Philipp, Zeibig take home wins in Mannheim
The German riders each went three-for-three at the Para equestrian competition.