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Para World Sailing Championships to get underway in Netherlands
The event will take place at the International Sailing Centre Medemblik in Netherlands, from 24-28 May.
Germany shines at UCI Para cycling Road World Cup
Germany’s cyclists won ten golds at the second leg of the Road World Cup series, held in Ostend, Belgium, from 20-22 May.
Under the radar: Four shooters aiming to impress in Rio
As well as securing quota places for their countries for the Paralympics, athletes have also been winning medals at World Cups to show their potential.
Masoud Ashrafi elected as Secretary General of NPC Iran
Ashrafi will succeed former Secretary General Amir Mandegarfard.
Poland hosts 6th International Goalball Tournament
China defeated Algeria in the final to take the men’s event, whilst Turkey won the women’s title following a win over Russia.
Sport week: Six potential storylines in athletics at Rio 2016
Here are six stories that could make all the headlines in athletics at September’s Paralympic Games.
Hug delighted with Rio competition opportunity
The Swiss “Silver Bullet” was in action on the fourth and final day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in the 2016 Paralympic Games host city.
Records fall at IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Rio
One world and two Americas records were set on the third day of the competition which is acting as a Rio 2016 test event.
“How I got into…” with Jonnie Peacock
In May’s edition of ‘How I got into…’ we find out how Great Britain’s Paralympic sprint champion Jonnie Peacock started out in Para athletics.
Egypt to host first African Para Taekwondo Champs
The competition will also debut athletes from Afghanistan, Germany and Nigeria in a Para taekwondo event for the first time.
NPC New Zealand adds two members to High Performance staff
Dr. Melissa Wilson will serves as Athlete Development Manager, and Kieran Wall joins as Community Development Manager.
Sport week: 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Here are 10 athletes you cannot miss in action at this September’s Paralympic Games.
Lakatos believes 2016 presents his best opportunity yet to win Paralympic gold
The Canadian T53 wheelchair racer aims to use the Nottwil Grand Prix to qualify for Rio 2016.
Sport week: Athletics venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Olympic Stadium during September’s Paralympic Games.
Fisher picks up the pace as Rio approaches
New Zealand’s Mary Fisher prepares to defend her 200m individual medley title and possibly secure more golds after an excellent few years since London 2012.
BNP Paribas World Team Cup nominations named
The ITF’s flagship event will feature 52 teams from 29 countries contesting in five events.
Nicaragua hosts youth talent camp
The project, funded by the Agitos Foundation, brought together six Central American countries and has identified young athletes, trained coaches and benefitted hundreds.
New PyeongChang 2018 President steps up with activities
Hee-beom Lee has hit the ground running with preparations for the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games.
Sport Week: History of athletics
Find more information on how the athletics grew to become the most popular sport on the Paralympic programme.
Jamaica’s Cunningham switches from throwing to sprint events for Rio 2016
The two-time Paralympic champion is hoping training alongside Usain Bolt will inspire him to track gold at September’s Paralympics.