PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British table tennis team named for Lignano Master Open
Twelve athletes from Great Bitain will compete in the competition between 1-4 March.
Para sport explained: How snowboarders ride
The USA’s Amy Purdy and Megan Harmon explain how they navigate through the snow with lower-limb impairments.
Tunkel aiming to surpass Rio 2016 lift in Dubai
The Hungarian Rio 2016 bronze medallist wants to impress at the season opening World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kuwait’s Aldousari wins first World Cup
The SH2 shooter made history in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, once again to follow on from his appearance at Rio 2016.
Gosselin to coach US team at Para ice hockey Worlds
Guy Gosselin will replace former head coach Jeff Sauer who passed away in February, leading the defending champions to Gangneung, South Korea.
Powerlifting World Cup to be shown live
The first competition of the 2017 season will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Monday (27 February).
Lima 2019 launches mascot design competition
The Peruvian capital city will host the biggest Parapan American Games ever, with a record 1,850 athletes competing in 17 sports, two more than at Toronto 2015.
Motivation remains alive for Ryley Batt
The Australian wheelchair rugby team have won it all, and they are still hungry for more.
India claim two podiums at shooting World Cup
Pooja Agarwal and 15-year-old Avani Lekhara make a splash on their international debuts in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Will Norman: why some top blind footballers are raving about the European club scene
Great Britain’s two-time football 5-a-side Paralympian shares his view on how sports can bring together communities from across the world.