PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Thousands turn out for para-sports festival in Iran
The country saw one of its biggest sports festivals for athletes with impairments

Jeremiasz, Verfuerth, Taylor receive US Open wild cards
The three wheelchair tennis players landed spots in the final Grand Slam competition of the year.

IWAS announces changes to World Games programme
The World Games will have four different categories to accommodate different age groups and help develop athletes.

Leinonen to prepare at home for Rio 2016
With a place for the next Paralympic Games already secured, the R5 (mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2) world champion is focusing on training in Finland.

Ukraine’s Datsko seeks return to No. 1
One month before the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships, Ukraine's Anton Datsko is preparing to take on his rivals.

ITF updates 2016 UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour calendar
Three of the four Grand Slams are set for next year.

INAS announces events for 2016, 2017
Portugal, Thailand and Australia latest countries awarded to host INAS events.

US para-triathletes shine on home course
The US women swept the PT2 and PT5 events at the Detroit ITU World Para-Triathlon Event.

Swift International to provide boats for US para-rowers for Worlds
Four US crews will receive boats ahead of the 2015 World Rowing Championships in France.

APC President praises "best ever Parapan American Games"
Check out the full Toronto 2015 Closing Ceremony speech from Jose Luis Campo, the Americas Paralympic Committtee President.