PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Mexico City 2017: Da Silva wants to make history
Brazil’s first powerlifting Paralympic medallist is optimistic about Worlds.

Mexico City 2017: 10 powerlifters to watch
100 days to go until the World Powerlifting Championships get underway.

Mexico City 2017: 10 swimmers to watch
100 days to go until Para Swimming World Championships.

Mexico City 2017: Diaz Vilchis aims for first world medal
Rio 2016 powerlifting bronze medallist targets home Championships success.

Mexico City 2017: Valle wants to change attitudes
Paralympic champion hoping World Championships can change perception of disability.
Mexico City 2017: Yip ready for competitive return
Singapore’s only Paralympic champion will race for first time since Rio 2016 at World Championships.

5 Facts About... Sophie Hahn
What you need to know about defending 100m T38 champion ahead of London 2017.

5 Things We Learned: Berlin Grand Prix
London 2017 countdown is on following final Grand Prix of the season.

Big Interview: Tokyo 2020’s Yoshiro Mori
President of next Summer Games talks passion, planning and Paralympic inspiration.

Sotacuro dreaming of Tokyo 2020 glory
Peruvian marathon runner aiming for country's first Paralympic title in 20 years.

Mexico City 2017: meat warning for competitors
Contaminated meat could lead to positive doping tests at World Championships.

PyeongChang 2018 sites taking shape
Paralympic Nordic skiing and biathlon venues given the go ahead

Paralympic Opening Ceremony nominated for top award
Rio 2016 opener among seven contenders for prestigious brand accolade.

10 World Cups for Para bobsleigh in 2017-18
World Championships also scheduled as sport continues quest for Beijing 2022.

5 Facts About...Marcel Hug
The lowdown on Paralympic and world champion ahead of London 2017.

Major boost for Canadian wheelchair basketball
Paralympic Partner Toyota pledges support to all four national teams.

5 Facts About...Martina Caironi
The lowdown on Italy's multiple Paralympic and world champion ahead of London 2017.

Machens delights on home dance floor
German wins at Mainhatten Cup while Poland dominate couples competition.

First training camp held for swimming officials ahead of Mexico 2017
39 participants from nine countries trained at first ever Spanish-language camp

Best of British: Paul Blake
800m T36 champion on his new sprint challenge at London 2017.