PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Welcome to sitting volleyball
The sport follows FIVB rules, just with a few minor modifications such as court and net size

Ryley Batt's love at first sight with wheelchair rugby
'I’ve never thought for one second that I was different. I’m different from everyone but I believe I’ve lived a better life than people with legs even'

Lisa Kruger: ‘We are incredibly lucky to be back in the pool’
Paralympic champion details new routine for Dutch Para swimming team return to training in the pool
2021 cannot come sooner for Vilde Nilsen
Norwegian cross-country sensation turns focus on home World Championships

IPC magazine The Paralympian now available online
The Paralympian Magazine is now available online and celebrates the organisation’s 30th anniversary
New training approach key to sport’s success in the USA
“Coaching excellence is what makes a rider better than they currently are”

Sammi has a little lamb and its fleece is white as snow
‘I want to be the fastest in the world over every distance. I want to be a Paralympic champion one day’

Para Trap World Championships postponed
The competition scheduled for this September has been pushed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Fabio Torres on a selfless mission
Colombian powerlifter delivers food for those who lack resources in Bogota during COVID-19 outbreak

All Included Fashion joins in as an approved supplier
Canadian-Nigerian company signs agreement through 2024 to produce lifting suits and apparel

Competitiveness not fading for Vadovicova
Rifle veteran still among top shooting Para sport athletes in midst of up-and-coming generation

Tudhope named Australia’s Paralympic Athlete of the Year
Para snowboard overall Crystal Globe winner caps off roller coaster season with big award

Late Siamand Rahman’s herculean bust stands tall in hometown
The two-time Paralympic gold medallists had passed away on 1 March

Sport Week: Top moments in shooting Para sport
From the most-awarded athlete to the first Paralympic gold medal in a country's history

Iran's 'adventure freak' Saeed Zaroori living life to the fullest
'I always say, do not chase me. I have my own life and I have my own story'

Chan Ho Yuen working on ‘surprise element’
But Hong Kong’s Para badminton star is also back to full-time training early amid COVID-19 pandemic

India’s Deepa Malik clears confusion on retirement
Keen to serve Para athletes as President of Paralympic Committee of India

Second Online World Cup Series kick off
Athletes can submit their videos to the new edition of the online competition until 24 May

Birmingham to host IBSA World Games 2023
The Games will take place from 18-27 August 2023