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Successful sporting events are a consequence of the hard work of many people behind the scenes.
Cross-Country Skiing

The people who make Finsterau 2017 possible

Successful sporting events are a consequence of the hard work of many people behind the scenes.

Logo International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)

IBSA launches 2019 World Games bid process

It will be the sixth edition of the event, with the previous ones taking place in Madrid, Quebec, Sao Paulo, Antalya and Seoul.

Woman with no legs in sit ski on a slope
Cross-Country Skiing

What helped Germany’s Wicker reach Worlds podium?

The German sit-skier, who won silver in the women´s biathlon middle distance sitting at Finsterau 2017, says a good book always helps her relax before competing.

Day 1 Highlights: 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships
Cross-Country Skiing

Fleig opens home World Championships with gold

There were also further podium finishes for German biathletes in Finsterau on Saturday (11 February).

Finnish sit-skier Sini Pyy
Cross-Country Skiing

Finland’s Pyy speaks of her ambition, power of sport

The Nordic sit-skier and politics student thinks athletes can bring positivity to the world as she prepares for the World Championships.

Croatia NPC 2016 sport awards
Table Tennis

Croatia, New Zealand Para athletes collect awards

Mikela Risto, Zoran Talic, Liam Malone and Sophie Pascoe all received prestigious national honours.

Germany's Andrea Eskau won gold in the long distance cross-country at Cable 2015
Cross-Country Skiing

Andrea Eskau excited about competing at home Worlds

The German will be a strong candidate for gold in the women´s sitting events Finsterau, from 10-19 February.

Japanese Nordic skier Kazuto Takamura
Cross-Country Skiing

Takamura´s goals for Worlds go beyond the tracks

The Japanese Nordic skier, also an acupuncture professor, hopes his performance in Finsterau can inspire his students to strive for their best.

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Cross-Country Skiing

Bye ‘hungry for more’ as Nordic Worlds near

Having been pleased with his season so far, the young Norwegian is hoping to make a step up in Finsterau, Germany.

IBSA Goalball
Goalball

Malmo Open to feature six top European teams

The goalball competition will take place in Malmo, Sweden, between 11-12 February.

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America

Gustavo Fernandez chosen Americas ´Athlete of the Month´

Argentina´s wheelchair tennis player sealed the singles and doubles titles at the Melbourne Open and followed that up with a singles title at the Australian Open.

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Belgium

Paralympic Order presented to former IOC President Rogge

He was presented the award by IPC President Sir Philip Craven.

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VISTA

Two weeks to go until deadline for 2017 IPC Scientific Award

The winner of the award will give a keynote address at September’s VISTA conference in Toronto, Canada.

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Alpine Skiing

Kampschreur receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for January

The 17-year-old Dutch sit skier won three world titles on his World Championships debut in Tarvisio, Italy.

Finsterau, Germany: Host of 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships
Cross-Country Skiing

World’s best Para Nordic skiers gather for Worlds

The World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, the last major event before PyeongChang 2018, will take place from 10-19 February.

Woman in a wheelchair
Arnhem 1980

Throwback Thursdays: Mexico´s Dora Garcia

The Mexican track and field athlete recalls her Paralympic performance at Arnhem 1980, where she sealed gold in the women´s 4x60m 2-5.

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PyeongChang 2018

Inspection of PyeongChang 2018 Nordic venue concludes

The Race Director for the Paralympic Winter Games visited the Alpensia Biathlon Centre ahead of March’s Test Event.

Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway
Cross-Country Skiing

Norway’s Ulset heads to Worlds in prime form

The Para Nordic skier is looking to build on a strong start to the season in order to claim medals at the 2017 World Championships in Finsterau, Germany.

German sit skier Andrea Eskau pushing herself forward.
Cross-Country Skiing

Three reasons why Andrea Eskau loves skiing

Germany´s Nordic skiing Paralympic champion is hoping to top the podium at her home World Championships in Finsterau, from 10-19 February.

Michel Pessanha BRA and Josiane Lima BRA winning the TA Mixed Double Sculls - TAMix2x Final B at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rowing

Invitation for the 2017 World Rowing Indoor Sprints

The second edition of this competition will be held from 10-12 March and will include Para rowing events for men and women.

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