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Nominations announced for 2015 Paralympic Sport Awards
The awards recognising achievements at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be presented on 14 November in Mexico City.
Finland face tough task in defending Paralympic title
The men’s goalball team won gold at London 2012 but followed up with double-silvers at the World and European Championships.
INAS issues statement on Global Games
The International Federation congratulates athletes on their performances but addresses concerns regarding the LOC, FEDEDI’s operation of the event.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Aspire Zone
Aspire Zone (Arabic Version below)
The FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships awards
After last week’s event in France, www.paralympic.org gives out some of its own prizes.
NPC Singapore, BP staff participates in swim-a-thon
The two celebrated their new partnership by swimming a total of 750 laps.
Colombia names team for Doha 2015
Maritza Arango, Juan Moreno and Juan Medina headline the Colombian team of nine athletes for October's IPC Athletics World Championships.
WADA Talks with Director General David Howman
In this fifth WADA Talks, WADA Director General David Howman discusses the advances made and challenges in the global fight against doping in sport
Indigenous culture to be woven into Australia’s 2016 Paralympic uniform
It is hoped the textile design will give Australian athletes a sense of pride as they make history at Rio 2016.
Five facts about…..the USA’s Richard Browne
Learn more about the Paralympic and world silver medallist ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Five facts about…..Morocco’s El Amin Chentouf
At Doha 2015, Chentouf will be defending two world titles but what else do you know about the Moroccan?
#Superhero Sunday: Michael McKillop
The Irish middle distance runner has dominated his class for a number of years now, but who inspires him to perform better?
Brazilian Paralympic Centre close to completion
Cutting-edge complex in Sao Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with impairments and help people in rehabilitation.
Ticket2Tokyo inspires new wheelchair tennis players
The initiative saw 80 young wheelchair tennis players attend festivals around Great Britain and meet some of the country’s top athletes.
Doha 2015 release second film in ‘My Incredible Story’ series
Qatar Airways and Ooredoo launch IPC Athletics World Championship competitions to win international business class flights and iPads.
Five facts about…..the USA’s Rachael Morrison
Learn more about the club throw and discus F51 world record holder ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Canada announce women’s sledge hockey roster
Sixteen players – 10 existing and six new – will represent their country in 2015-16.
Five swimmers you might not know, but should
As the season nears its end, here are five swimmers who broke onto the top step of the podium in 2015 and could make an impact next year.
Argentina holds first para-modern pentathlon exhibition
Five athletes take part in event during the Modern Pentathlon Youth A World Championships.
Elizabeth Broad: Nutrition tips for travelling, part II
With under a year to go until Rio 2016, athletes will travel a lot more. Here are some common issues they may encounter.