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Two wins apiece for USA and Netherlands at Europa Cup
The Para snowboard season got underway on Wednesday (16 November) in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
No. 46 Slovakians Kasicka, Vidasic perform last dance
Helena Kasicka and Peter Vidasic swept all three European titles in front of their home crowd, a grand way to bow out from the sport.
Mentel-Spee stronger than ever
Despite an ongoing battle with cancer, the Dutch world champion snowboarder will return to the snow this season.
Murray and Thomas retire from boccia
The British Paralympians have announced their retirement from the sport.
World champion snowboarders ready for return
The Para snowboard season begins in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, on 16 November, featuring a star-studded field.
Everything set for first alpine skiing Europa Cup races
From Thursday (17 November) the season gets underway with a packed field in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
The IPC media team shortlisted for three European Excellence awards
The team has been shortlisted for Communications Team of the Year, Online Video Channel and PR Professional of the Year.
Vio ends stellar season with World Cup gold
The Italian won her fifth title of the year at the final IWAS wheelchair fencing event of the season.
Massie ‘in the thick of it’ as season nears
The Canadian snowboarder reveals all about his preparations and how he feels ahead of the first races of the season.
Para athletics season in review: Sprints
With the season over, we look back at the sprinters who lit up 2016.
Swimmer Firth wants to ’race as long as possible’
Britain’s most decorated athlete from Rio 2016, Bethany Firth has already begun thinking about Tokyo 2020.
Chilean youngsters Monsalve, Pino seek home crowd support
The 19-year-old table tennis players are among those to watch at the 2016 PTT Chile Open.
Ultee proves that anything is possible
Hoping to improve on his top three World Cup finish from last season, the Dutch snowboarder explains why helping others motivates him to succeed.
Jochemsen’s PyeongChang 2018 quest starts at home
Dutch skier is focused on the World Championships on her road to the Winter Paralympics, and will begin her season in Landgraaf.
Arendz looks to the season ahead
The Canadian Nordic skier is determined to put in a performance in Finsterau, Germany.
Somalia’s first Paralympian aims to promote Para sports
After competing at his first Paralympic Games in Rio, Farhan Adawe is hoping to “open many doors” for people with impairment to take up sports in his country.
New Zealand celebrates Rio 2016’s success
New Zealand rounded off their best Paralympic Games ever, winning 21 medals made up of nine golds, five silvers and seven bronzes.
Popular vote to decide name of Sao Paulo 2017’s mascot
Mina, Mona and Sampa are the shortlisted names for the mascot, a female red howler monkey that can be found in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.
No. 48: Paralympians touch hearts with words of wisdom
Here are some of the most memorable interviews, speeches Paralympians gave in 2016.
Clarion hoping to gain edge at PyeongChang Test Event
French Nordic skier Thomas Clarion also aims to work on building a relationship with guide Antoine Bollet.