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South Korea do the triple at shooting World Cup
India also take their first Paralympic quota place in Fort Benning, USA.

US ice sledge hockey programmes benefit from funding
Labatt Blue and USA Hockey have announced who will benefit from USD 250,000 of grants through Pass it Forward Initiative.

Vadovicova takes victory as three countries increase Rio 2016 quota places at IPC Shooting World Cup
New Zealand, Slovakia and the USA seal more quota places at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.

Athletes from three sports gather for weekend showdown
Track and field, swimming and powerlifting athletes will compete at the Third National Stage of Circuit Brazil Caixa Loterias from Friday (6 November) and swimmers in Merido, Mexico.
Record number of teams to compete at B-Curling Champs
Fifteen teams will line-up in Lohja, Finland, from Saturday (7 November) for the World Wheelchair B-Curling Championship 2015.

Rome 2015: What to watch on day one
The IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships get underway on 7 November. Here is what to keep an eye on.

IPC Athletics 2016 Grand Prix dates announced
In 2016, 10 Grand Prix will take place in five continents and athletes will get a taste of what they can expect at Rio 2016.

Brazil, USA, Germany, Sweden increase Rio 2016 places
British and Australian athletes also win gold at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.

Ulset tips Bye as next big thing in Nordic skiing
Norway’s Paralympic and world championships medallist believes that his up-and-coming teammate Eirik Bye has the potential to make a big impact.

Family support huge for Choong
The British badminton player made history at the World Championships, and in front of her family.

Competition schedule announced for wheelchair dance Worlds
Two days packed with dance across singles and couples events will take place in Rome, Italy, from Saturday.
Krako in recovery after knee surgery
Slovakian Paralympic champion out for 2015-16 after carrying an injury sustained just before the 2015 World Championships.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – October 2015
The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Hosts announce team for powerlifting European Open
A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.

Leirfallom looks forward to ‘exhilarating’ season
As the IPC Alpine Skiing Race Director for 2015-16, Leirfallom aims to focus on moving the World Cup series forward.

South Africa and Switzerland secure Rio 2016 spots
Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.

NPC Libya sign agreement with German city
The agreement would set up training camps for Libyan para-athletes in Cottbus.

Carla Qualtrough appointed Canada’s Minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities
IPC President Sir Philip Craven sends his congratulations on the two-time Paralympian’s new role.

First ice sledge hockey youth camp a success
Players and coaches agree that the inaugural IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Youth Development Camp provided useful activities and techniques.

Grand Slam champions head UNIQLO Doubles Masters
The tournament is the ITF’s year-end championship for the top wheelchair doubles players.