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Candidate presentations published online ahead of IPC Board elections
There are 25 nominees standing for election in Sunday’s elections – one for President, one for Vice President and 24 for Member at Large positions (one nominee is standing for two positions).

Tbilisi 2021: Rahman's legacy fuels Iran to heavyweight golds
Aliakbar Gharibshi beats Paralympic champion and sets new world record before Ahmad Aminzadeh triumphs in his World Championships debut

Tbilisi 2021: Day nine preview
World Championships will feature a Mixed Team Event for the second time follow the inaugural competition at Nur-Sultan 2019

Tbilisi 2021: Amazing Khattab makes history
Jordan's Paralympic champion improves previous mark by 10kg to take his first world title on Saturday with golds to China and Iran

Bahrain 2021: Thailand’s Inkhaoyoi takes first gold
Para athletics gives first victory to host nation, South Korea shines in goalball and Iran leads the way in wheelchair basketball

Tbilisi 2021: Day eight preview
Spotlight is on the heavyweights who compete for two sets of medals on the penultimate day of competition at the Hualing Ballroom

Impact of sport development on people with disabilities
'A lot of people with disabilities have had so much negativity that they almost carry the burden of other people’s ignorance. So its our responsibility as a community to build them back up'

Tbilisi 2021: Oluwafemiayo smashes world record again
Nigerian beats her own mark for the fourth time this year to retain world title, while China's Gu Xiaofei defeats Tokyo 2020 champion on day six

Old rivalries return as Canmore opens World Cup season
Beijing 2022 qualifications on the line as Canada hosts six Para cross-country and biathlon races with over 125 athletes from 15 nations

WeThe15 message reaches 80% of the world in 2021
First campaigns for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities to launch in early 2022

Tbilisi 2021: Day seven preview
China has two reigning Paralympic champions and a world champion in action on Saturday (4 December) keen to extend their domination

I’mPOSSIBLE updates toolkit with outstanding athlete stories
Paralympians Lassam Katongo and Katarzyna Rogowiec are featured in the newest version of the toolkit

'A Winning Mindset' podcast returns for a second season with a focus on mental health
- IPC and Allianz again partner on the empowering season where Paralympians discuss life-lessons through sport

Tbilisi 2021: Gustin and Omolayo extend domination
Tokyo 2020 champions add new world title to their collection as China's Xu Lili takes revenge from Paralympic silver in the women's up to 73kg

From water to snow, Romele is on track to Paralympic debut
Italian Para swimmer-turned-skier has his sights set on Beijing 2022 and will be one of the World Cup medallists in action at season's first event in Canmore

Inclusion Summit discusses key aspects of sport for all
'With the Paralympic Games and the Paralympic Movement reaching a certain level of maturity, we now have a platform to build from in our quest to fulfill our vision to make a more inclusive world through Para sport'

Tbilisi 2021: Day six preview
Home crowd has a lot to cheer for on Friday as Georgia's Ahmad Razm Azar battles for a medal in the men's up to 80kg category

Berlin 2021: Italy and Slovakia book last tickets to Beijing
Slovakians qualify to the Games for the first time after victory over hosts Germany while Italians finish in first place with unbeaten record

Asian Youth Para Games to kick off in Bahrain
Around 750 Para athletes from 30 countries set to compete in nine sport from 2 to 6 December in the fourth edition of the event

Tbilisi 2021: Bettir and Ejike win nail-biting battles
Nigerian powerlifting great takes her third world title while Algerian bags first gold in an intense final round in the men's up to 65kg