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London 2017 announces ticketing information for 2017 World ParaAthletics Championships
Around 800,000 tickets will go on sale for the World ParaAthletics Championships during the Summer of World Athletics with prices starting from GBP 5.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France undefeated
The battle for the remaining Rio 2016 qualification spots began, with the USA and France starting strong.

Four powerlifters added to British Rio 2016 team
Ali Jawad, Zoe Newson, Micky Yule and Natalie Blake have all made the cut for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Ireland announces team for swimming Euros
A mix of youth and experience highlights the team for the competition which gets underway on 30 April.

PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities
The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Sport Week: Classification in swimming
Swimmers compete in three impairment groups: physical, visual and intellectual.

Lahna looks to represent Morocco, Arab nations in Rio 2016
Mohamed Lahna is aiming high in the PT2 class, as para-triathlon debuts in Rio.

#MusicMonday with the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The former 100m T44 world record holder shares his favourite songs, most of which he likes to play on his guitar.

Sport week: Introduction to swimming
The basics of one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme.

Ostersund looks to develop Paralympic winter sports
The Swedish region is holding a conference to celebrate 40 years since hosting the first Paralympic Winter Games.

USA Judo names team to Rio 2016 Paralympics
London 2012 medallists Dartanyon Crockett, Myles Porter lead Team USA into Rio.
One month remains for Athletes’ Council nominations
Nominations must be made by National Paralympic Committees by 16 May 2016.

McFadden and Hug to defend Boston marathon titles
Monday’s race will mark the start of the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Wheelchair Series.

Sport Week: Brazil's time to shine in sitting volleyball
Wellington Platini says focus and aggression essential for Brazil to beat the strong teams in Rio.

What makes the perfect…endurance para-athlete?
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug gives us his insight on how to be one of the world’s best endurance para-athletes.

Urban new secretary general of NPC Germany
The position had been vacant for the past three years.

How I got into para-athletics: Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
The sprinter who is Cuba’s most successful Paralympian gives us an insight into how she started out in athletics

First ever Global Running Day set for 1 June
The day will include the first ever Million Kid Run which aims to get one million kids around the world pledge to run on the day.
IPC present former Allianz CEO with the Paralympic Honour
Michael Diekmann was presented with the accolade by IPC President Sir Philip Craven in recognition of Allianz’s 10 years of support of the IPC.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball ones to watch at Rio
Keep tabs on these four athletes expected to help their teams to gold in September’s Paralympic Games.