PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Tokyo 2020: Paralympic hopefuls react to the new dates
Para athletes take to social media with optimism following the latest announcement about next year's Paralympics

IWRF appoints Steve Griffiths as Chief Executive Officer
‘There will be significant challenges as I join at an unprecedented time with all sport being affected by the Covid-19 virus’

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics set for August 2021
Paralympics will take place 24 August-5 September 2021
Welcome to Para equestrian
An artistic Para sport where rider and horse become one

British Paralympian joins fight against coronavirus
'One of the things that people seem to be struggling with is that feeling of powerlessness where they can’t do anything. I’m lucky to have the skill-set to help fight what is going on and that is a positive that I’m taking.'

World Cup: Seven top moments
Incredible comebacks, acts of kindness, birthday surprises and Russian celebrations took the 2019-20 season to a new level

Coach’s Corner: Kenji Nobuta
Former assistant coach ready to lead Team Japan

Sport Week: Cyclists to watch
Some of the big names currently in the sport

Bydgoszcz 2020 European Championships postponed
Seventh edition of the competition was schedule to take place in June in Poland

USA rider Coury puts on nursing gear to fight COVID-19
Abrupt end to World Cup season puts USA's Paralympic medallist snowboarder on new mission to save lives

Sport Week: Classification in Para cycling
There are five sport classes for hand cycling, two for tricycle and five for bicycle, while the three for the tandem compete in one event

Athletes are #KickingItAtHome
Digital campaign highlights how fighters are overcoming barriers from the coronavirus pandemic by training at home
Lima World Cup postponed to 2021
Competition was scheduled to take place from 22-31 May in the Peruvian capital

Para athletes support Tokyo 2020 postponement
'Tokyo 2021 - definitely the right decision as in the current situation sport is not a priority'

Sport Week: Top moments in cycling
Epic victories, home celebrations and emotional wins make up the list

Hangzhou 2022: Official emblem and slogan unveiled
Asian Para Games set to take place in Chinese city from 9-15 October

Positive mindset invigorate South Korean amid coronavirus pandemic
“Nothing can stop me from chasing the dream I’ve been waiting for 22 years”

Cuijk International 2020 postponed to August
One of the most traditional events in Para dance sport, competition in the Netherlands was initially scheduled to April