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Para-taekwondo season to get underway with Asian Open Champs
About 54 athletes from 13 countries will get to secure points toward world rankings.
Brazilian swimmers prepare for Rio 2016 Test Event
Brazil’s finest will face swimmers from around the world at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium from 22-24 April.
Last wheelchair rugby spots for Rio at stake
Six teams will battle for two spots left in September’s Games during the Paralympic Qualifier Tournament.
IPC Athletics hosts training courses to increase expertise
Training courses to increase the number of National Technical Officials and International Classifiers took place in Grosseto, Italy, to coincide with the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
France celebrate seven snow sport crystal globes
With 49 podiums at the World Cup level in alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon, French athletes had an incredible season.
WADA statement on meldonium notice issued to stakeholders
The Notice provides clarification regarding its inclusion on the Prohibited List; existing excretion studies and those underway; and, the results management and adjudication process
Para-athletics explained: Wheelchair racing
In the third edition of ‘Para-athletics explained’, renowned Paralympic coach Jenni Banks helps us uncover the intricacies of wheelchair racing.
Sport Week: History of sitting volleyball
Learn how the sport originated and how it entered the Paralympic programme.
Schedule confirmed for swimming Euros
A total of 453 athletes from 52 countries will compete for honours over seven days from 30 April.
McGuire receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for March
The British boccia player won his first Individual Worlds title.
Australia nominate 31 athletes for Rio 2016 swim team
After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.
Australian McClure breaks 50m backstroke world record
The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.
APC launches new website
Asian Paralympic Committee President encourages regional growth, especially with next three Paralympics to be held in the region.
My best and worst moments with the USA’s Richard Browne
The US 100m and 200m T44 world champion shares his career highs and lows.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.
Johnson-Dwyer sweeps titles in Deauville
The South African rider won all three of her events in the first major para-equestrian competition of 2016.
Turkey football 5 team aims high for Rio 2016
Emrah Ocal hopes he can help his national team cement a place in history by claiming Paralympic football 5-a-side gold.
Sport Week: Classification in sitting volleyball
There are two sport classes – MD and D – with teams allowed to have only one MD player on the court.
IPC President awarded 10th Honorary Black Belt by the WTF
Sir Philip Craven was given the honour in recognition of his outstanding support for the sport of taekwondo
Portugal announce team for home swimming Euros
Sixteen swimmers will compete for honours in Funchal, Portugal, between 30 April-7 May.