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IBSA releases goalball world rankings
Brazil continue to lead both the men’s and women’s rankings, as announced by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).

Niringiyimana receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The Rwandan taekwondo athlete took silver at his first international competition.

Three aims for four seasons: Filip Rodzik
The next Paralympic Games seem far away but Poland’s Filip Rodzik has already booked a few goals into his road to Tokyo calendar.

Rio 2016 rematch? Nemati, Wu have different targets
The top female archers could renew their rivalry at the Worlds in Beijing.

Olek Kazimirowski named Belgium’s Chef de Mission
Kamizimirowski also led the Belgian delegation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Delangelica Lima aims to keep improving
Far from being satisfied after winning a historical bronze with the Brazilian women’s team in Rio, the 27-year-old already targets further success.

Stephane Houdet keeps proving age is just a number
Fresh from winning another World Team Cup title for France, the No.1 describes what is like to continue competing at 46 years old.

Teenage Talents: Hunter Woodhall
In the third edition of ‘Teenage Talents’ US T43 sprinter Hunter Woodhall reveals just what drives him to succeed.

Best of British for London 2017: Sophie Hahn
In a new weekly series leading up to July’s World Para Athletics Championships we hear from the host nation’s top contenders for global gold.

Lambertini welcomes loaded competition schedule
Italy’s Emanuele Lambertini will be busy when he fences in both junior and senior World Cup events in Stadskanaal.

France claim eighth World Team Cup men’s title
No.1 Stephane Houdet and No.5 Nicolas Peifer won their second consecutive title, whilst Great Britain took the quad title on 7 May in Alghero, Italy.

Poland’s Rodzik ready to climb back to the top
After underperforming due to ill health at the Paralympic Games, the Polish pistol shooter is even more determined to shine.

IPC President concludes visit to Iran
Over the weekend Sir Philip visited Shiraz and a new Paralympic training centre in Isfahan.

London Calling: The USA’s Richard Browne
After missing Rio 2016, the T44 sprinter is back and is looking to retain his two world titles at London 2017.

Arizona Grand Prix a dress rehearsal for London 2017 says Martin
The T52 athlete will line-up for his first track meeting at this week’s World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona.

Pajulahti 2017 launches series of blogs
Finnish goalball player Markus Tihumaki was the first of 22 writers to publish their blogs on the 2017 Goalball Europeans’ website.

Another major Para sport event to be held in Sao Paulo
The Brazilian Paralympic University Games will take place at Brazil’s Paralympic Training Centre, from 26-30 June.

Japan win first women’s football 5 event
The Japanese team was crowned champion following a 1-0 victory over an IBSA select team in Vienna, Austria.
US men’s compound set new world record
The squad broke Team Italy’s record by one point at the world ranking competition in Puerto Rico.

China stuns the Netherlands to win women´s title
After a surprising victory in Italy, China became just the third nation other than the Netherlands to win the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup.