PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Top 10 para-athletes you should like on Facebook ahead of Rio 2016
With social media becoming more and more important, we have made a list of the top 10 athletes to like on Facebook ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
One year on: Top five powerlifting moments
From Turkey’s only gold of the Games to a victory dedicated to family, the ExCel arena was alive with the feats of the strongest Paralympians in history.

Greg Nugent: We have just begun
Former Marketing Director for London 2012 speaks about the most important lessons learned and how public perceptions of para-sport were transformed.

Houdet, van Koot, Sithole triumph at US Open
France’s Stephane Houdet beat the world’s No. 1 player and Lucas Sithole became the first African player to win a Grand Slam.

Chuck Aoki: One year on, London 2012 still hurts
American star Chuck Aoki reflects back on a shocking wheelchair rugby semifinal loss to Canada.

Tokyo to stage 2020 Paralympic Games
IPC sends congratulations to Tokyo 2020 bid team.

Mayor of London presented with Paralympic Order
Boris Johnson accepts honour one year on from London 2012 during National Paralympic Day.

Carlos Nuzman: Three Years to the Rio 2016 Paralympics
The President of the Rio 2016 Games outlines his vision to improve on London 2012.

One year on: A look back at Japan’s goalball shocker
The Japanese women’s goalball team gave fans something to watch at London 2012 en route to their surprising gold medal.

Lieven Coudenys: My favourite photographs from London 2012
The experienced Belgian photographer retells some of his best moments from the London 2012 Paralympic Games in pictures.

Great Britain to launch National Paralympic Day
Saturday (7 September) will see some of Great Britain's most successful athletes make appearances at the Copper Box at the Queen Elizabeth Park in London, as part of a whole day of activities running across the country.

One year on: Antonio Tenorio targets home Games success
Brazilian judoka Antonio Tenorio lost for the first time in five Paralympic Games in London.

One year on: Top London 2012 celebrations and meltdowns
Take a look back at the most memorable celebrations and most memorable meltdowns from last year’s Paralympic Games.

One year on: Russia holding on to No. 1 ranking
Russia’s football 7-a-side team would like to repeat their London 2012 gold at Rio 2016.
One year on: Kgothatso Montjane happy with ‘just being a Paralympian’
Since London 2012, South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane has established she’s on the international wheelchair tennis circuit to stay.

One year on: Zahra Nemati just keeps smiling
The Iranian archer has been nominated for a slew of awards and received a lot of press coverage following her historic achievement at London 2012.

Top 10 para-athletes to follow on Instagram ahead of Rio 2016
Already at London 2012, digital media pundits were touting Instagram as the next big thing. But which para-athletes will be the next big thing on Instagram?

One year on: Ryley Batt tries to get Australia back to No. 1
The world’s best wheelchair rugby team helped Australia to a Paralympic title, but since then they have given up the world’s No. 1 ranking.

Marcus Hartmann: Top 10 photos from the London 2012 Paralympics
The IPC’s official photographer gives us the stories behind his top 10 photos from the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Tickets for Sochi 2014 to go on-sale later this month
Sales will start on 27 September for Russia's first ever Paralympic Games.