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Bugaev’s strong first run enough for first place
The Russian posted the fastest run in the men’s giant slalom standing to take first on day two of the World Cup.
Canoe: 5 questions to be answered
Canoe will debut at the Paralympics in Rio. Here are five questions to think about as the Games come closer.
Athletics record breakers in 2016
With Rio 2016 fast approaching we look at which world records could fall in Paralympic year.
Canoe: 10 things we learned in 2015
With canoe set to debut at the Paralympics in Rio 2016, 2015 was a big year for athletes. Here are what we learned coming off of last year.
US swimmers break records at Jimi Flowers Classic
Elizabeth Marks showed good form, setting a new world record in the women’s 50m breaststroke SB7 in Colorado Springs.
Winning start for Canada, US at Sledge Hockey Challenge
Hosts Canada open their account with a 5-1 victory over Russia, whilst the US beat South Korea 8-1 in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
US skiers take six podiums at alpine World Cup
The dominant performance included wins for Staci Manella and Tyler Walker in slalom in Tarvisio, Italy, on Monday (18 January).
US Paralympics launches athlete development model
The American Development Model for Paralympic Sport aims to enable athletes to participate in Paralympic sport at all levels.
Moore praises Great Britain’s snowsport development
The World Championships medallist is also training hard to achieve World Cup success this season.
French team prepare for ‘rapid, dramatic’ speed races
The IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France, will see the first speed races of the 2015-16 contested.
INAS teams up with Sport:80
The new partnership will help INAS launch innovative online services.
Morocco seeks to climb in football 5-a-side
Morocco won the 2015 African Championship in Douala, Cameroon, and, with the Rio Paralympics ahead, looks at the future with optimism.
NWBA announces Molten as the Official Basketball
The new partnership will supply the US men and women’s national teams with basketball balls in preparation for Rio 2016.
Polychronidis replaces father’s stolen Paralympic medal for Christmas
Daniel Polychronidis lost his London 2012 Paralympic medal after a home robbery. But his son surprised him on Christmas 2015.
Wheelchair rugby: 5 storylines ahead of Rio 2016
With the Paralympic Games coming up in September, here are the top storylines to follow.
Skiers complete double victories in Slovenia
Paralympic and world champions Marie Bochet, Anna Schaffelhuber and Aleksei Bugaev add slalom wins to their giant slalom victories in Kranjska Gora.
Big season ahead for Australian skiers
At the halfway point until the next Paralympic Winter Games, Melissa Perrine and Mitchell Gourlay are focused on their World Cup campaigns.
USA announces 2016 swimming team
Three reigning world champions, including 12-time Paralympic champion Jessica Long will look to gain a place for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
IPC publishes final 2015 Athlete Classification Code
After three rounds of consultation dating back to 2013, the IPC General Assembly approved the Code for implementation in November.
IBSA promotes women’s participation in blind football
A network of players, coaches and more have been put together to help increase the involvement of women in the sport.