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Canada, USA open World Sledge Hockey Challenge with wins
Canada beat South Korea and the USA escaped with a win over Russia at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto.
No. 30: Markus Rehm’s historic 7.95m jump
Germany’s Markus Rehm jumped a distance this season that would have put him in the long jump final of the able-bodied World Championships.
IBSA Goalball African Championships to begin
Algeria head into the event as the favourites after making it to the Paralympic quarter-finals last year in London.
Russians aim for birthday glory at dance World Champs
World no.1 couple Galina Rhyzkhova and Viacheslav Osipov target third and most important title of 2013 at IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships this weekend.
What to watch: December
This month in para-sport will be highlighted by several major winter sport events, as well as the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport world Championships.
No. 31: Sir Philip Craven chosen for another four years
Sir Philip Craven will continue his role as IPC President, though with a new Vice President and a new-look Governing Board.
Liesl Tesch headlines Sailing World Cup entries
The ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne will include para-athletes in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 classes.
No. 32: ESPN’s Dartanyon Crockett feature lights up social media
The unexpected social media reaction to ESPN’s “Carry On” follow-up piece on the American judoka drew awareness to the Paralympic Movement.
IPC Athletics to unroll 22 education courses
IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.
No. 33: Bibian Mentel’s special Sochi run
Snowboarder Bibian Mentel talks about the different elements that led to her winning gold at the Sochi Test Event in a time that would have secured her silver in the men’s race.
NPCs invited to apply for Organisational Capacity Programme
The Agitos Foundation will work with up to 15 National Paralympic Committees in 2014 to help transfer knowledge and resources.
Josh Pauls: USA-Canada rivalry healthy for sledge hockey
Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.
Greg Hartung completes term as IPC Vice President
The Australian leader has contributed more than 12 years of service to the Paralympic Movement.
Sochi 2014 take part in Paralympic simulation exercise
The exercise is part of the Sochi 2014 Excellence Programme and organised by the IPC Academy.
Four teams set for World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Canada, USA, Russia, and South Korea – all of whom have qualified for Sochi 2014 – will play a week-long tournament in Toronto.
Stuart Lieberman: 100 storylines for Sochi 2014
With 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, the IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator previews 100 storylines to look out for, starting with No. 100.
No. 34: Brazil extend win streak to 17 years on pitch
Brazil’s football 5-a-side team won the Copa America in a penalty shoot-out, as Jefinho scored 12 goals in the tournament.
Brian McKeever reacts to Canada's Sochi 2014 coverage
Find out what athletes had to say following the major Canadian coverage announcement to mark 100 days until Sochi 2014.
Chris Nunn takes over Australia’s Chef de Mission role
Australia are aiming for a top-15 finish at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Sochi celebrates 100 days to go
School lessons, flash mobs, art projects and filming are part of the celebrations in Sochi to mark 100 days to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games.