PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Five countries who won historic golds at Rio 2016
Rio 2016 saw Kazakhstan, Georgia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam topping the Paralympic podium for the first time ever.

Team USA Awards 2016 winners revealed
Two Paralympians and one US Paralympic team were recognised for their remarkable performances at Rio 2016.
Wheelchair basketball Rio 2016 wrap-up
In a nutshell, here is what happened in the sport at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

The blind photographer who covered the Paralympics
“I can see the world through the camera lenses,” says 41-year-old Joao Maia da Silva.

Wheelchair basketball: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Find out who surprised, who to watch for at Tokyo 2020 and more.

Equestrian: Top quotes of Rio 2016
All the emotion from the riders after their performances at Rio 2016.

Marquez, Obero, determined to make history…again
The Filipino wheelchair dance duo want to bring “pride and honour” to their country by winning gold at the first Asian Championships.

Reinhold Schett: My three heroes
With the start of the snowboard season looming, the Austrian revealed which three people inspire him.

Thirteen countries benefit from Kit us Out support
Athletes from around the world received powerlifting suits donated by the charity, and competed in them at Rio 2016.

Swimming: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
New countries emerged and Brazil showed their love of Para swimming at the Aquatics Stadium.