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O’Neill named new Canadian CEO
Karen O’Neill will lead the Canadian Paralympic Committee into Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016, as well as the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Germany’s Kroger, France’s sonar win Sailing World Cup
After relinquishing gold to Great Britain’s Helena Lucas at London 2012, Germany’s Heiko Kroger snuck past her to win the ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres. France’s sonar team also topped the podium.
NPC Canada impressed with Toronto 2015 progress
The Canadian Paralympic Committee recently had a chance to tour venue sites for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
New sections included in latest edition of The Paralympian
The year’s first issue of The Paralympian magazine features how para-sport is going beyond the Paralympics, recaps of winter World Championships and the movement’s latest news.
Brazil forms partnership with Angola through 2016
Angola’s National Paralympic Committees hopes to learn from the success the Brazilian delegation had at London 2012.
Weir to compete in Grand Prix Final
British Paralympic champion David Weir confirmed his participation in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final but said he will not take part in the World Championships.
What’s next for 16-year-old gold medallist?
At 16, Josef Craig is eyeing World Championship qualification at this week’s British International Disability Swimming Championships.
Paralympic champions to line up in Brazil
The third of six IPC Athletics Grand Prix events heads to Sao Paolo, Brazil this week.
Benoit Huot: Bringing the World Championships home
Canadian swimmer Benoit Huot makes his blog debut ahead of this summer’s IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal.
Is Goncin Canada’s next Patrick Anderson?
With wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson pondering retirement, everybody’s mentioning Nik Goncin as a promising replacement.
Biathlon issues to be raised at VISTA2013
The question of finding a balance between accessibility and having a competitive edge in biathlon rifle technology will be discussed in-depth at May’s VISTA2013 conference.
Canada’s teen talent set to up his game at Defi sportif
As the football 7-a-side competition at the Defi sportif AlterGo international tournament kicks off in in Montreal, Canada, all eyes will be on Canada’s 15-year-old player Sam Charron.
Poland’s Pender aims for another podium finish
The three-day IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix is headed to Montreal, Canada.
IWRF to establish Athletes Council
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) hopes to get athletes more involved with the governance of their sport.
Netherlands earn series victory over Great Britain
London 2012's women's wheelchair basketball bronze medallists take series 5-0
Para-triathletes shine at CAF World Para-triathlon San Diego
Nearly 50 triathletes open the road to the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Inas confirm appointments to sport roles
Four key appointments aim to build on London 2012 momentum
Vaernes secures Norway's Sochi spot in shoot-out
Norway defeated Italy for fifth place and Korea beat Sweden for seventh place at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Fearnley beats home favourite Weir to Virgin London Marathon title
Australian leads home Hug and Van Dyk in strong field
McFadden smashes course record with Virgin London Marathon win
After victory in Boston on Monday, American celebrates her 24th birthday with London success