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Maria Lyle named Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
Great Britain’s Lyle, at just 14-years-old, claimed two gold medals at the IPC Athletics European Championships.
Ottobock partner with German wheelchair basketball national teams
The IPC worldwide partner will supply the national teams with top class wheelchair basketball equipment.
Nine Iranian athletes climb Damavand Mountain for IPC25
The climbers, made up of people with varying impairments, climbed to the 5,671m high summit in celebration of the IPC’s 25th anniversary.
Ripa hopes orienteering puts her on the road to world glory
Swedish cross-country skiing star has taken up mountain bike orienteering to be in the best possible shape for the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships
Swedish Paralympic Committee launch partnership with Generate
The long-term partnership with sponsoring consultant Generate looks to create better conditions towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Best archery moments of Paralympic history
To mark the International Paralympic Committees 25th anniversary, World Archery has selected its top eight moments.
National Paralympic Day celebrated in Mongolia
The celebrations took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Paralympic Committee
Cable 2015 launches sponsorship programme
Organisers for the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships are seeking major sponsors to partner with for Cable 2015.
How do you ensure equal opportunities in wheelchair fencing?
During a contest the fencers’ wheelchairs are fastened into medal frames on the floor, allowing freedom of the upper body only.
World's finest wheelchair fencers back in action
After a short interlude, the world's best wheelchair fencers return to competition at the Grand Prix in Warsaw, Poland later this month.
A day in the life of para-swimmer Mary Fisher
New Zealand’s Mary Fisher is balancing her hectic training schedule preparing for Rio 2016 with studying for a degree.
Jetze Plat considering two sports at Rio 2016
The Dutch ace excels in both para-cycling and para-triathlon and is aiming to become the world’s best in both at Rio 2016
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.
No. 1: London 2012: inspiring a generation, transforming a nation
The London 2012 Paralympic Games were the best ever, breaking multiple records and inspiring a generation.
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.
London 2012 Paralympic Games voted best moment of the last 25 years
After nominations from around the world, the IPC Governing Board has chosen London 2012 as the best moment to have taken place since the IPC was formed.
Sweden’s lack of funding is motivation for goalball success
Sweden are looking to get their Rio 2016 bid back on track with victory at the European Goalball Championships B in Hungary.
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.
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