PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russian powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping violation
Sergei Sychev tested positive during an out-of-competition test but was able to prove his supplement had been contaminated.
Thousands of schoolkids design mascots for Lima 2019
Primary and secondary school students from Lima, Peru participated in the mascot design competition, which ends on 30 May.
Best of British: Hannah Cockroft
The five-time Paralympic champion targets further success after breaking the world record in all three events she raced in in Arbon, Switzerland.
Evan Strong: My memorable moments from 2017
The US snowboarder won his first World Cup crystal globe last season.
Thailand dominate BISFed Asia-Oceania Champs
Thai athletes claimed two individual golds and won the team event.
Para triathletes show commitment to clean sport
An outreach programme was held in conjunction with the World Para Triathlon Series in Yokohama.
Swiss Nationals conclude with more world records
Records continued to tumble on the final day of competition at the Swiss Nationals on Sunday (28 May) at the world-renowned fast Arbon track.
Deadline approaching for classification self-audit assessment
Para sport International Federations have until 30 June to complete self-audits.
London Calling: Cuba's Omara Durand
The Cuban sprinter can’t wait to return to London for July’s World Championships – to the stadium where she achieved Paralympic glory nearly five years ago.
Five reasons to be interested: Paris Grand Prix
The French capital will stage its first World Para Athletics Grand Prix between 30-31 May.