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ASC boosts support for Australia’s Paralympians
The Australian Paralympic Committee also appointed four new directors to their Board.
Five facts about…..Terezinha Guilhermina
The Brazilian sprinter is to set to dazzle Doha 2015 with her world class sprinting and colourful blindfolds.
Iran name team for Doha 2015
Iran will look to make noise in the field events with defending Paralympic champions highlighting the 19-person roster.
Lugotenko strikes twice at wheelchair fencing Worlds
Russia’s Alexander Lugotenko adds the foil category C title to his collection from the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
City of Rio’s accessibility improvement plans praised by IPC President
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, close to USD 1 million will be spent making many major tourist attractions accessible for all.
Five facts about…..Leo-Pekka Tahti
The Flying Finn is the man to beat over 100m at Doha 2015
Zou stuns again with second world title
China’s Xu Feng Zou followed up her epee win with gold in the sabre at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
Great Britain claim wheelchair rugby European crown
Sweden were unable to defend their title, as the British took a one-point victory.
Orange is the new gold at Para-Equestrian European Championships
The Netherlands top European powerhouse Great Britain in the medals tables at the Championships.
Hosts wanted for snow sport Worlds
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard and IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon are looking for bidders for the 2019 and 2021 World Championships.
Daniel upsets Schulz at Para-Triathlon Worlds
Canada’s Stefan Daniel ended the winning streak of Germany’s Martin Schulz in the men’s PT4 category.
Powerlifting world records set in Brazzaville
Nigeria and Egypt all leave the first Paralympic ranking competition in Africa with world bests.
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
#SuperheroSunday: Scott Reardon
Australia’s premier T42 sprinter offers an insight into who motivates and inspires him.
Brazil, Sweden sign 2020 co-operation agreement
The two National Paralympic Committees agree to help each other develop para-sport in their countries.
China dominate at wheelchair fencing worlds
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic hosts won three out of four titles in Saturday’s events in Eger, Hungary.
Five facts about…..Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch blade runner is aiming to defend her 100m and 200m world titles at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Bridgewater to host World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Annual event, which features four countries, will take place in Nova Scotia for the first time.
Three world records conclude shooting World Cup
Two new world records for South Korea and more quota places secured for Rio 2016 on the final day of action in Sydney, Australia.