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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
WADA united to strengthen agency as leader of clean sport
The World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee discussed the 2017 Prohibited List and research projects.
Rio 2016 record breakers
More than 200 world records were set at the Paralympic Games, and athletes claimed several most decorated crowns.
Say what? Top swimmer’s quotes from Rio 2016
From what it means to win gold to the people they dedicate their medals, athletes had some great responses to their performances in the pool.
Five things we learned from wheelchair rugby
From Japan’s surprise medal to possibly the greatest game of all time, Rio 2016 took the sport to new heights.
WADA holds first of multi-stakeholder Think Tanks
Consensus was reached on a number of points and more Think Tanks will be held in 2017.
10 personalities who left their mark on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
From the ‘Backfavela Boys’ to the shark attack victim who now protects the giant predators, Rio 2016 was packed with great characters
Canada to welcome home athletes
Starting Thursday (22 September), fans can congratulate their favourite athletes at various locations around the country.
Unforgettable moments of Rio 2016
Ten of the top performances and memories delivered by athletes across the Para sport spectrum.
Paralympic flag lands in Tokyo
The flag joins the Olympic flag and will go on a tour of Tokyo.
Finalists for Team USA Awards announced
Fans have the chance to vote for their favourite female, male and team from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
McFadden and van Dyk confirmed for New York marathon
Tatyana McFadden donated a racing wheelchair to a school as an ambassador for the race and Para sport in the US.
Austrian team welcomed home by Sports Minister
The 27-strong team brought home nine medals and were greeted at Vienna International Airport.
IPC and Channel 4 set to agree new partnership for PyeongChang 2018, Tokyo 2020
The IPC and Channel 4 sign letter of intent to cover the next two Paralympic Games and the London 2017 Para Athletics World Championships.
British Rio 2016 athletes honoured by world Para Athletics Championships tickets
Organisers announce two special edition ticket prices to next summer’s World ParaAthletics Championships London 2017.
#FilltheSeats online campaign helps create historic atmosphere at the Paralympics
Allianz spurs on the campaign that sees thousands of Brazilian children enjoy the Paralympics.
Five things we learned about wheelchair tennis at Rio 2016
Eight days of superb competition in Rio saw new Paralympic champions emerge.
Afghani field athlete suspended for four years for Anti-Doping Violation
Mohammad Naiem Durani tested positive for anabolic steroids in an out-of-competition test ahead of his event at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Aussie delight at triumph in epic rugby final
Rio 2016 final will go down in history books as Australians retain their title with 59-58 victory in double overtime.
IPC President’s speech at Closing Ceremony of Rio Games
Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, addressed the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday (18 September).
Independent Paralympic Athlete team makes history in Rio thanks to the support of Allianz SE
“I have been dreaming of this for 22 years. I thought my dream had gone when I lost my leg but now it is back for real.” Ibrahim Al Hussein, refugee.