PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
McKillop targets world record at Swansea 2014
Ireland’s middle distance star Michael McKillop has set his sights on a new world record at the IPC Athletics European Championships this summer – despite racing to be fit in time, after an injury put him out of action for six months.
Canada defeat Paralympic champions to win world title
In front of a packed crowd in Toronto, Canada defeated Germany to win the women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
IPC Shooting World Champs set to break records
In what will be the biggest IPC Shooting World Championships in history, Suhl 2014 will welcome 13 countries for the first time.
Records fall at Fast Cow meet
U.S. athletes in great form at track and field meeting in Indianapolis.
Germany to face Canada in world title decider
Paralympic champions Germany will face hosts Canada in the final of the women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Toronto, Canada.
Paralympians predict Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup
A number of Paralympic footballers have made their predictions as the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup reaches the last 16.
Paralympic medallists to be awarded unique accolade
All proud Paralympians from Sochi 2014 onwards will receive specially designed pins from the International Paralympic Committee to recognise their achievements.
Semi-finals decided at women’s worlds
Germany, Canada, the Netherlands and the USA are through to the semi-finals with victory on day six of the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
Swansea 2014 unveil unique medal designs
Stunning gold, silver and bronze medals by designer Chris Fox are unveiled to mark 50 days to go until the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships on Sunday (29 June).
Asher hopes to inspire others
Justine Asher, one of the first Paralympic hand-cyclists from South Africa, hopes her success inspires others to achieve their dreams.