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Faces of the Future: Switzerland's Nalani Buob
The 16-year-old wheelchair tennis player dreams of reaching the top spot in the women´s rankings, emulating what her hero and tennis legend Martina Hingis did over a decade ago.
Christchurch to host Paralympics New Zealand Open Day
The third edition of this event since the end of Rio 2016 will take place on 18 February and aims to raise awareness of Para sports in the country.
The people who make Finsterau 2017 possible
Successful sporting events are a consequence of the hard work of many people behind the scenes.
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.
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.
Malmo Open to feature six top European teams
The goalball competition will take place in Malmo, Sweden, between 11-12 February.
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.
Paralympic Order presented to former IOC President Rogge
He was presented the award by IPC President Sir Philip Craven.
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.
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, New Zealand Para athletes collect awards
Mikela Risto, Zoran Talic, Liam Malone and Sophie Pascoe all received prestigious national honours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s in my Kitbag? The USA’s David Blair
The Paralympic champion and world record holder in discus F44 reveals a surprise in his kitbag.
Rio 2016, a stepping stone for Pinto and Brazil
The sitting volleyball player aims to build on the momentum gained from his country´s performances at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
Wang Zhoubin to retire after 2017 ASEAN Para Games
The Chinese football 5-a-side Paralympic silver medalist said he plans to conclude his career by the end of the year.
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.
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.