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Cockroft says first defeat was a wake-up call
The British multi world and Paralympic champion suffered her first defeat in the T34 class for seven years last weekend.

Five facts about…..Australia’s Scott Reardon
Learn more about Australian sprinter ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

NPC Sweden hopes to receive government’s new funding
An extra SEK 133 million has been given to Swedish sports.

Cadbury signs as Paralympics New Zealand signs third Major Partner in four weeks
Cadbury joins the ACC and Sanford who have signed to support Kiwi para-athletes ahead of Rio 2016.

Five facts about…..France’s Marie-Amelie le Fur
Learn more about the French T44 athlete ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Argentina team set for Doha 2015
The South American country seeks to surpass Lyon 2013 performance, when it won one silver and two bronze medals.

Nominations announced for 2015 Paralympic Sport Awards
The awards recognising achievements at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be presented on 14 November in Mexico City.

Finland face tough task in defending Paralympic title
The men’s goalball team won gold at London 2012 but followed up with double-silvers at the World and European Championships.

INAS issues statement on Global Games
The International Federation congratulates athletes on their performances but addresses concerns regarding the LOC, FEDEDI’s operation of the event.

Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Aspire Zone
Aspire Zone (Arabic Version below)

The FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships awards
After last week’s event in France, www.paralympic.org gives out some of its own prizes.

NPC Singapore, BP staff participates in swim-a-thon
The two celebrated their new partnership by swimming a total of 750 laps.

Colombia names team for Doha 2015
Maritza Arango, Juan Moreno and Juan Medina headline the Colombian team of nine athletes for October's IPC Athletics World Championships.

WADA Talks with Director General David Howman
In this fifth WADA Talks, WADA Director General David Howman discusses the advances made and challenges in the global fight against doping in sport

Indigenous culture to be woven into Australia’s 2016 Paralympic uniform
It is hoped the textile design will give Australian athletes a sense of pride as they make history at Rio 2016.

Five facts about…..the USA’s Richard Browne
Learn more about the Paralympic and world silver medallist ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Five facts about…..Morocco’s El Amin Chentouf
At Doha 2015, Chentouf will be defending two world titles but what else do you know about the Moroccan?

#Superhero Sunday: Michael McKillop
The Irish middle distance runner has dominated his class for a number of years now, but who inspires him to perform better?

Brazilian Paralympic Centre close to completion
Cutting-edge complex in Sao Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with impairments and help people in rehabilitation.

Ticket2Tokyo inspires new wheelchair tennis players
The initiative saw 80 young wheelchair tennis players attend festivals around Great Britain and meet some of the country’s top athletes.