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NPC Spain President receives ‘Infanta Sofia’ award
The Spanish Superior Council of Sports gave the award to Miguel Carballeda in recognition of his work promoting sports for people with impairment.
Austria to develop blind football
As part of the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe, a national coach will conduct training sessions with local players over the weekend.
Maria Delgado Nadal fulfils her Paralympic dream in Rio
“This Paralympic Games could not have been better for me,” said the Spanish swimmer, who made her Paralympic debut and won two bronzes.
Trees planted to honour Kazakhstan´s Paralympic medallists
As part of an eco-initiative, a total of 29 trees were planted at the ‘Park of Lovers’ in Astana to honour the 17 Olympic and the two Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.
Vote now for the Allianz Best Female of the Month – September 2016
Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.
October Para Taekwondo rankings out
There have been more shake-ups at the top after the European Championships in September.
Argentina to host third Paralympic National Day
With free admission, the event will take place at the Luna Park stadium, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 30 October.
Pope Francis praises Paralympic Movement’s mission
“It is good to know that the world’s sporting institutions have taken so courageously to heart the value of inclusion,” said the Holy Father.
Rahman receives Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for September
The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.
Ten European athletes who stood out at Rio 2016
Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.
Throwback Thursday: Brazil’s Marcia Malsar
Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.
Rob Howell: Covering Rio ‘was my gold’
The IPC’s Para equestrian beat writer shares his experience covering the sport at Rio 2016.
Griffioen, Reid, Alcott headline NEC Masters entries
The three Rio 2016 Paralympic wheelchair tennis champions are back in action for the season-ending championship.
Reinhold Schett in the hunt for another successful season
The Austrian snowboarder seeks to have his best season ever whilst he gets ready for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Ten Asian athletes who made history in Rio
From Siamand Rahman’s historical 310kg lift to Iraq’s first wheelchair fencing medallist, check out some of the Asian athletes who had a memorable Paralympic Games, in Rio.
US women take top sitting volleyball spot
The new women’s Paralympic champion moved into No. 1 for the first time in programme history.
Top five dual-sport athletes at Rio 2016
Kadeena Cox, Grace Norman and Jetze Plat are just some of the stars who were on double-duty at Rio 2016.
Hamburg to host 2018 Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
The World Championships will take place 17-26 August, where 16 men and 12 women’s teams will battle for the title.
Recharged Stewart targets further success
The first Trinidadian to win Paralympic gold in 32 years aims to improve his world records at next year’s World Championships in London, Great Britain.
IPC Wheelchair Dance sport sends its condolences to family of Nadiia Sivak
The Ukrainian wheelchair dancer was a multi-world and European champion.