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Multiple winners sweep alpine skiing Europa Cups
The rivalry between Germany’s Anna Schaffelhuber and Austria’s Claudia Loesch came alive in Pitztal, Austria.
Pino receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for November
The 19-year-old table tennis player won four gold medals over three tournaments.

Year-end edition of The Paralympian features Rio 2016’s legacy
The final magazine issue of 2016 looks at the impact Rio 2016 had on the Movement, contains athlete anecdotes from the Paralympic Games, and much more.

No. 20 Team Agitos athletes impress, help raise awareness
A series of incredible videos told the stories of eight Latin American athletes on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

London 2017 volunteer interviews begin
Thousands of ‘runners’ have applied to support the World Para Athletics Championships

Malle, Belgium, to host 2017 Para dance sport Worlds
The competition will take place between 21-22 October at the Provincial Education Centre.

Para taekwondo December world rankings updated
Following the Oceania Open Championships, Enkhtuya Khurelbaatar and Corbin Stacey were among those to move into the top five.

The IPC opens call for abstracts for VISTA 2017
Experts from around the world have until 31 January to submit their abstracts for September’s event in Canada.

Germany’s Wicker takes Individual World Cup
German skiers took another two podium finishes as they prepare to compete at their home World Championships in Finsterau, Germany, in February 2017.

Austria’s Salcher hungry for more medals
The 25-year-old has his sights on a third Paralympics, and will get his World Cup season underway on home snow on Thursday (15 December).

USA golden, Norway seal bronze at Sledge Hockey Challenge
World and Paralympic champions the USA claim third consecutive title against Canada.

Paralympian Foundation organises charity dinner
The event attracted over 130 Croatian business representatives and several distinguished guests who have supported the Paralympic Movement in the country.

Romania to host 2017 blind football European qualifier
It will be the sport´s first event to be held in the European country.

Mentel Spee: My best and worst moments
From the moment snowboard was added to the Paralympic programme to the death of friends, the Dutch world and Paralympic champion has had some highs and lows.

Ukraine claim four World Cup biathlon victories
Dominating in the men’s and women’s visually impaired and standing classifications, the country nearly cleaned-up in Vuokatti, Finland.

No. 22 Brazil wins fourth successive football 5 gold medal
Following a win over Iran in the final, the Rio 2016 hosts sealed a new title to maintain a 100 per cent record at Paralympic Games.

Carlos Serrano reflects on the Youth Parapan Ams
With 100 days to go until the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games, Colombia´s Paralympic champion looks back on his performance at Buenos Aires 2013.

Araujo describes Buenos Aires 2013 to Rio 2016 journey
With 100 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017, the Brazilian swimmer explains how important competing at the Youth Parapan American Games was for her career.

Silva optimistic for Sao Paulo 2017
Brazil’s swimming legend is looking forward to the fourth edition of the Youth Parapan American Games, set to begin in exactly 100 days.

Sao Paulo 2017: what you need to know
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will begin in 100 days in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo and will feature 1,000 athletes from 20 countries competing in 12 sports.