Ex-Paralympian candidate to lead governing body

Zhang Haidi has pledged to increase the global influence of the Paralympic movement, stressing equality and inclusivity, as she runs for the International Paralympic Committee presidency.

Zhang, head of China's National Paralympic Committee, is in a four-way race with Brazil's Andrew Parsons, Denmark's John Petersson and Canada's Patrick Jarvis for the top IPC post, replacing the current president, Philip Craven of Britain.

The election will take place during the ongoing IPC General Assembly in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with the results to be announced on Friday.