PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sports technology spotlight on Paralympic sports
Israeli athletes share their experiences at Asian Pacific Congress in Tel Aviv

Iran marks Paralympic Day
Thousands gather to play Para sports across the country

2018 World Para Swimming World Series calendar announced
Lignano Sabbiadoro in Italy added to schedule as number of host cities increase to six

NHK announces presenter and reporter with impairment ahead of Tokyo 2020
Erina Chiba and Yuki Goto are first members of Japanese Paralympic broadcaster team

PyeongChang 2018: Australia co-captains revealed
Alpine skier Mitchell Gourley and snowboarder Joany Badenhorst to lead team at Winter Paralympics

Pools for wheelchair basketball Africa qualifiers decided
Winners will qualify for the 2018 World Championships

Malle 2017: Marquez, Obero close Worlds with memorable dance
An array of freestyle performances leave lasting memories on final day of World Championships

ITF announces tour events for early 2018
Australian Open and two Super Series to take place within first four months of the year

Malle 2017: Sivak’s solo gold tops off big day for Ukraine
Ukraine takes five golds, including an emotional one from Ivan Sivak

Athletes prepare for historic INAS World Table Tennis Championships
Trial groups for Down’s syndrome and autism included for first time