PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Johanna Benson wins Namibia's first ever gold medal
With Tokyo 2020 now just one year away, it’s time to relive some of the greatest Paralympic moments of the decade. Today, 3 September 2020, Johanna Benson becomes the first Namibian to win gold at the Games

Muratova and Degtyarev dominate Series
The Russian takes third victory in four editions in the women's category to extend her ranking lead

Seven sports to feature at IWAS World Games
Competition to take place in Nakhon Ratchasima in December counting towards Tokyo 2020 qualification in some disciplines

Rwanda sitting volleyball team compete at London 2012
With Tokyo 2020 now just one year away, it’s time to relive some of the greatest Paralympic moments of the decade. Today, 3 September 2020, the inspiring story of the first sub-Saharan African volleyball team to qualify for the Paralympics

Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain's most successful Paralympian
With Tokyo 2020 now just one year away, it’s time to relive some of the greatest Paralympic moments of the decade. Today, 2 September 2020, Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian at Rio 2016 with her 14th gold

IPC President Andrew Parsons congratulates LA28 on emblem launch
‘The Paralympic emblem epitomises what the Paralympic Movement is all about, it showcases how diversity is a strength and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it’

LA28 kicks off journey to 2028 by unveiling new emblem
'The emblem perfectly represents the city’s energy, creativity and strong sense of community, while also celebrating the Olympic belief of unity in diversity'

Tatyana McFadden medals in six events at Rio 2016
With Tokyo 2020 now just one year away, it’s time to relive some of the greatest Paralympic moments of the decade. Today, 2 September 2020, Tatyana McFadden competes in seven events in Rio 2016

IPC and Coca-Cola Company announce Worldwide Paralympic Partnership
The agreement encompasses worldwide marketing rights to the IPC and Paralympic Games until 2032

Michel Muñoz Malagón: 'Why be normal, if you can be extraordinary'
The motivational Mexican athlete hopes to make his rowing debut at the Paralympic Games next year