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Kim and Wetwithan win 2017 Para badminton awards
Players recognised for their achievements over past 12 months

Contenders announced for 2018 wheelchair basketball Worlds
16 men’s and 12 women’s teams will compete for titles

Eskau and Daviet claim double cross country gold in Canmore
Europeans continue to dominate opening World Cup of the season

Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 21 – Jean-Paul hits the heights in London
US high jumper breaks world record three times in one day at World Championships

USA beat Canada in thrilling final at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Hosts lose to fierce rivals after failing to capitalise on late power play

PyeongChang 2018: Medals revealed
133 sets will be awarded at Paralympic Winter Games

Patrick Selepe wins inaugural UNIQLO Spirit Award
South African wheelchair tennis player recognised for his commitment to the sport over 10 years

Robin Cuche ready to be a Paralympic contender
Swiss skier makes season debut on home snow at St Moritz World Cup this week

Mexico City 2017: Top five powerlifting moments
World Championships see memorable clashes and records tumble

Mexico City 2017: Top five swimming moments
Top names deliver, young swimmers rise and home favourites top the podium at exciting Worlds

Eskau takes World Cup opener after Masters disqualified
The World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup opened in Canmore, Canada, with a bitter-sweet victory for Germany’s Andrea Eskau.

Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 22 – Anu touches hearts around the world
British schoolgirl goes viral after showing her running blade to friends

Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 23 – Fernandez reaches World No.1
Argentinian becomes first Latin American player to top wheelchair tennis rankings

Canmore kicks off Nordic skiing season
Star-studded field for first World Cup of Paralympic year

Sherif Osman elected first World Para Powerlifting Athlete Liaison
Egyptian Paralympic and world champion receives 62 per cent of the votes

IPC and Agitos Foundation handover #FuerzaMexico donation to UNICEF
Fundraising campaign raised USD 40,000 to support the humanitarian efforts in Mexico

Brazil and Canada win goalball regional titles
Canadian women upset host Brazil

World Para Swimming announces new members of Athletes’ Advisory Group
Five swimmers chosen at elections held during the Mexico City 2017 World Championships

Ukraine’s golden skiers anxious to repeat World Cup success
Past experience will be key for multi-medallists in Paralympic season

Mexico City 2017: Paralympic champions to face-off on final day
Kehinde and Liu will battle out for gold in exciting men’s up to 65kg event