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Leduc to host first Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship
The inaugural 2016 Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship will be held 13-15 May.
British women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
A blend of youth and experience will represent Great Britain in the sport at September’s Paralympic Games.
Music Monday with Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina
The T11 world record holder over 100m, 200m and 400m will be looking to add to her nine Paralympic medals at Rio 2016.
Final call for Athletes’ Council nominations ahead of Monday’s deadline
National Paralympic Committees have until Monday to nominate an athlete for September’s Council elections which will take place during Rio 2016.
IPC President chairs panel on sport at UK Anti-Corruption Summit
Around 150 delegates from 50 countries including world leaders and representatives from business, sport and civil society met in London, Great Britain.
Para athletics explained – Blade running
The world’s fastest female blade runner, the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn explains what it is like to running on blades.
Sport week: Four football 5 players to look out for at Rio 2016
Here are four players that are set to shine at September’s Paralympic Games.
Throwback Thursday: Spain’s Eric Villalon Fuentes
Now retired from alpine skiing, Spain’s most decorated winter Paralympian splits his time between sports development and his passion for photography.
Documentary series profiling world’s best Para athletes to start airing this October
The “Who I Am” series have been produced by WOWOW, Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster.
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA
Big names set to compete include Jarryd Wallace, Vanessa Low, David Brown and Rachael Morrison.
Snowboarder Michelle Salt: My three heroes
The Canadian Paralympian explains why Nicole Roundy, Terry Fox and Kaillie Humphries inspire her.
Sport week: History of football 5
Look back at the invention of the sport and its introduction to the Paralympic Games.
My best and worst moments with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The Swiss Silver Bullet reflects on the 2004 and 2008 Paralympic Games.
Gustavo Fernandez named Argentina’s flagbearer for Rio Paralympics
World No. 6 wheelchair tennis player will carry Argentina’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of Rio 2016, on 7 September.
Long jumper Low aims to finish on a high at Rio 2016
The German world champion will be in action this week at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA as she continues her preparations for September’s Paralympics.
Serrano receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The 17-year-old broke the 100m breaststroke SB7 world record.
Romania win Blind Football Euro Challenge Cup
The Romanian football 5-a-side team was crowned champion after recording four scoreless draws and three penalty shootouts wins.
Training Tuesday with Australia’s Scott Reardon
The 100m T42 reveals how he striking a balance between preparing for Rio 2016 and learning German.
New Zealand name seven strong Para cycling squad for Rio 2016
The squad features triple world champions Emma Foy and Laura Thompson.
Sport week: Classification in football 5-a-side
Outfield players shall be completely blind to be eligible to compete, whilst goalkeepers shall be fully or partially sighted.