PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rahman receives Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for September
The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.
Ten European athletes who stood out at Rio 2016
Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.
Throwback Thursday: Brazil’s Marcia Malsar
Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.
Rob Howell: Covering Rio ‘was my gold’
The IPC’s Para equestrian beat writer shares his experience covering the sport at Rio 2016.
Griffioen, Reid, Alcott headline NEC Masters entries
The three Rio 2016 Paralympic wheelchair tennis champions are back in action for the season-ending championship.
Reinhold Schett in the hunt for another successful season
The Austrian snowboarder seeks to have his best season ever whilst he gets ready for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Ten Asian athletes who made history in Rio
From Siamand Rahman’s historical 310kg lift to Iraq’s first wheelchair fencing medallist, check out some of the Asian athletes who had a memorable Paralympic Games, in Rio.
US women take top sitting volleyball spot
The new women’s Paralympic champion moved into No. 1 for the first time in programme history.
Top five dual-sport athletes at Rio 2016
Kadeena Cox, Grace Norman and Jetze Plat are just some of the stars who were on double-duty at Rio 2016.
Hamburg to host 2018 Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
The World Championships will take place 17-26 August, where 16 men and 12 women’s teams will battle for the title.