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Workout Wednesday: South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
The South African who set a new 100m T13 world record earlier this year talks about how she is preparing for Doha 2015.
Versace features in ‘My Incredible Story’ film for Doha 2015
The 11 time Italian National Champion and former European record-holder tells the story of how she overcame a life-changing car crash.
Five facts about…..the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The men's 100m T44 at Doha 2015 is set to be a thriller - here are five facts about one of the leading contenders, US sprinter and Parapan Am champion Jarryd Wallace.
Van Weeghel excited by longer distances in Doha
The Dutch world and European 200m T54 champion is stepping up to some of the middle distance events at this month’s IPC Athletics World Championships.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible legacy: Hamad International Airport
Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport (HIA) was constructed with accessibility at the forefront of its design. (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible support: Ooredoo
Ooredoo partners IPC Athletics World Championships (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is the main traditional market in the city centre, which dates back at least a hundred years and was renovated in 2006 in keeping with its architectural heritage. (Arabic version below)
Five facts about…..Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft
Learn more about Hannah Cockroft ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Durand hoping for successful comeback at Doha 2015
After missing Lyon 2013 due to the birth of her first child, the Cuban sprinter will seek three golds in Qatar.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Final countdown: Qatar team announcement
The Qatar Paralympic Committee has announced the team of athletes who will represent Qatar on home turf. (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Understanding para-athletics: T32-38 and F31-39
The 30s sport classes are allocated to athletes with athetosis, ataxia and/or hypertonia. (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible stories: Abdelrahman Abdelqader
Abdelrahman Abdelqader’s incredible journey (Arabic version below)
SuperheroSunday: Michal Derus
Poland’s double European champion tells us about his three heroes prior to Doha 2015.
Five facts about…..the USA’s Raymond Martin
Learn more about Raymond Martin ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Thirteen athletes to represent Italy at Doha 2015
Martina Caironi will headline the Italian team for the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Five facts about...Ireland’s Jason Smyth
Learn more about Jason Smyth ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Team South Africa named for 2015 IPC Athletics World Champs
Hayes, Fourie, Langenhoven and Ntutu amongst the leading South African names set for Doha 2015.
What to watch: October 2015
One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.
Five facts about…..Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
Learn more about Yunidis Castillo ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Hosts Qatar name strongest team ever for IPC Athletics World Championships
Team for Doha 2015 includes world-record holder, three Asian Para-Games Champions and two Paralympians.