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Ottobock Running Clinic combines world-class technology and Paralympic experience
Reigning Paralympic and World Champion Heinrich Popow leads a three day running clinic in China to give amputees the skills to improve their freedom of movement and independence.
Brazilian para-sport stars meet President Dilma Rousseff
Athletes from eight sports who had won international medals in 2014 were invited to a special event at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil.
Chuck Aoki: “Kanye believe what he said?”
The USA’s wheelchair rugby star Chuck Aoki talks about Kanye West’s comments during his concert in Sydney, Australia, towards two spectators in a wheelchair.
A personal look back at 25 years of the IPC
After working for the IPC for 25 years, Leen Coudenys, IPC Governing Board Executive Assistant, is the organisation’s longest serving employee and knows the organisation better than most
Canadian Sochi stars celebrated at awards
Stars from the Canadian Paralympic team that claimed 16 medals in Sochi were celebrated at the 2014 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards
Inas celebrates one year until 2015 Inas Global Games
With one year to go, the Organising Committee are launching a drive to find the additional financial support needed.
"We should be proud of our achievements" says President as IPC turns 25
As the IPC celebrates 25 years, Sir Philip Craven puts the IPC’s success down to all those within the Paralympic Movement and looks ahead to the next 25 years.
WADA publish first ever Athlete Reference Guide
The guide will act as a reference point for all athletes looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the WADA Code.
10 things you may not know about the IPC
The International Paralympic Committee is best known as the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, but here are some unusual things that you may not have known.
Baker skydives for children’s charity Dreamflight
Natasha Baker, Great Britain's double Paralympic gold medallist, has thrown herself out of a plane to raise money for children’s charity Dreamflight, which take ill or children with an impairment on unforgettable holidays.
2: Historic "One Bid, One City" agreement
The IOC and IPC sign an agreement in 2001 ensuring Olympic host cities would also stage the Paralympics.
3: Barcelona 1992: the benchmark for the future
“The Paralympic Games in Barcelona were the first of their kind, crowned with success which highlighted to the world the human quest for great sporting achievements.” - Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC President
Barry Couzner appointed World ParaVolley interim President
Australian Barry Couzner will now stand in as interim President in the wake of Dr Hossam Mostafa’s resignation.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Polychronidis battles boccia training ‘boredom’ for world title
The Greek boccia player has been training for hours each day for the 2014 Boccia World Championships. Although it can be tediously repetitive, he’s driven by the will to win.
Date change for 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
The biggest para-athletics event ahead of Rio 2016 will now take place between 22-31 October 2015.
WADA approves APC anti-doping rules
The new rules formulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee will be in use during the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
Xiao Fei Gu targeting gold and records at Asian Para Games
The world champion is keen to add to his medal collection at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
Press Accreditation open for the TO2015 Parapan Am Games
TO2015 has opened the press accreditation process for the 2015 Parapan American Games.
4: Jonnie Peacock silences 80,000 people
Before sending them into raptures 10.90 seconds later at London 2012