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Three world records conclude shooting World Cup
Two new world records for South Korea and more quota places secured for Rio 2016 on the final day of action in Sydney, Australia.

Zou shocks at wheelchair fencing worlds
China’s world ranked No.22 beats world champion teammate at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.

Rio 2016 hidden-camera video goes viral
The video of athletes training in the gym has garnered more than 18 million views online and brought greater awareness of three Brazilian para-athletes.
Bridgewater to host World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Annual event, which features four countries, will take place in Nova Scotia for the first time.

Latest countries secure places for Rio at shooting World Cup
Italy, Thailand and Brazil amongst those to secure quota spots at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
Five facts about….. Ireland’s Michael McKillop
Learn a little more about Michael McKillop ahead of October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Reid to make history at London Fashion Week
European champion long jumper Reid will become the first British amputee model to take to the catwalk.

Walsh closes in on Cooke in cycling road race
With Rio 2016 under a year away, seasoned veteran Cooke and upstart challenger Walsh make for an interesting rivalry in the T2 class.
Russia win double titles at para-taekwondo World Championships
Russia takes home four gold medals, showcasing their strength in the sport that will debut in Tokyo 2020.
Hosts for 2019 swimming Worlds wanted
The 2019 IPC Swimming World Championships will be one of the last major opportunities for athletes to compete and qualify for Tokyo 2020.

Jeffery, Eales impress at shooting World Cup
Teenager Tim Jeffery shines for Great Britain, New Zealand score another quota spot for Rio 2016 thanks to newcomer Jason Eales at the IPC Shooting World Cup

Rio 2016 hosts announce athletics Worlds team
Brazil will send 53 athletes to the 2015 IPC Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, in October.

Doha 2015 Newsletter - The Final Countdown
Tickets for Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships go on sale. (Please find Arabic text below)
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Doha 2015 Newsletter - Understanding Para-Athletics
T11 Classification (Please find Arabic text below)

Five facts about…..Italy’s Martina Caironi
Learn a little more about the Italian T42 athlete ahead of October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Meet Bo Reichenbach - Cash’s new backup goaltender
The newest addition to USA’s sledge hockey squad raises the team’s number of Purple Heart recipients to six.

Great Britain names team for Doha 2015
Six reigning world champions look to retain their titles at the IPC Athletics World Championships in October.

New Zealand announces team for Doha 2015
Eight athletes will represent their country at the IPC Athletics World Championships in October.

Tuomisto aims for podium despite uncertain future
Finland’s top cross-country skier is busy training for the season ahead, but is not certain if he will continue to PyeongChang 2018.