PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

One year on: A look back at Japan’s goalball shocker
The Japanese women’s goalball team gave fans something to watch at London 2012 en route to their surprising gold medal.

Lieven Coudenys: My favourite photographs from London 2012
The experienced Belgian photographer retells some of his best moments from the London 2012 Paralympic Games in pictures.

Great Britain to launch National Paralympic Day
Saturday (7 September) will see some of Great Britain's most successful athletes make appearances at the Copper Box at the Queen Elizabeth Park in London, as part of a whole day of activities running across the country.

One year on: Antonio Tenorio targets home Games success
Brazilian judoka Antonio Tenorio lost for the first time in five Paralympic Games in London.

One year on: Top London 2012 celebrations and meltdowns
Take a look back at the most memorable celebrations and most memorable meltdowns from last year’s Paralympic Games.

One year on: Russia holding on to No. 1 ranking
Russia’s football 7-a-side team would like to repeat their London 2012 gold at Rio 2016.
One year on: Kgothatso Montjane happy with ‘just being a Paralympian’
Since London 2012, South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane has established she’s on the international wheelchair tennis circuit to stay.

One year on: Zahra Nemati just keeps smiling
The Iranian archer has been nominated for a slew of awards and received a lot of press coverage following her historic achievement at London 2012.

Top 10 para-athletes to follow on Instagram ahead of Rio 2016
Already at London 2012, digital media pundits were touting Instagram as the next big thing. But which para-athletes will be the next big thing on Instagram?

One year on: Ryley Batt tries to get Australia back to No. 1
The world’s best wheelchair rugby team helped Australia to a Paralympic title, but since then they have given up the world’s No. 1 ranking.