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Doha 2015 release second film in ‘My Incredible Story’ series
Qatar Airways and Ooredoo launch IPC Athletics World Championship competitions to win international business class flights and iPads.

Five facts about…..the USA’s Rachael Morrison
Learn more about the club throw and discus F51 world record holder ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Canada announce women’s sledge hockey roster
Sixteen players – 10 existing and six new – will represent their country in 2015-16.

Five swimmers you might not know, but should
As the season nears its end, here are five swimmers who broke onto the top step of the podium in 2015 and could make an impact next year.

Argentina holds first para-modern pentathlon exhibition
Five athletes take part in event during the Modern Pentathlon Youth A World Championships.
Elizabeth Broad: Nutrition tips for travelling, part II
With under a year to go until Rio 2016, athletes will travel a lot more. Here are some common issues they may encounter.
Haiti’s handcyclist Fritzner looks to share experience
The Haitian handcyclist returned from the World Championships and hopes to give back to the rehabilitation centre that changed his life.

Pozzerle sets high goals for new snowboard season
In February 2015 the Italian snowboarder won World Championships snowboard-cross gold, and now wants to finish on top of the World Cup standings.

IPC website to livestream 70 hours of coverage from Doha 2015
The IPC Athletics World Championships will take place between 21-31 October.

Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible Stories (Jarryd Wallace)
Diagnosed with compartment syndrome at the age of 19, US para-athlete Jarryd Wallace took the difficult decision to have his right leg amputated below the knee. (Please find Arabic text below)

Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible legacy: Accessible hotel rooms
Fully accessible hotel rooms (Please find Arabic text below)

Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible support: Anti-Doping
The Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) and the Qatar Anti-Doping Commission (QADC) (Please find Arabic text below)

Doha 2015 Newsletter - Understanding Para-Athletics: T44 Classification
T44 Classification (Please find Arabic text below)

Russia and Ukraine win team gold at wheelchair fencing Worlds
Russia’s women won the epee team event whilst Ukraine topped the podium in the men’s sabre team.

Five facts about…Germany’s Vanessa Low
The German T42 track star will be hoping to add to her European long jump title at Doha 2015.

Arendz excited by new cross-country marathon
Canada’s double Sochi 2014 medallist believes the new 30km race will attract additional interest to para-Nordic skiing.

PyeongChang 2018 breaks ground on the construction of th Olympic & Paralympic Village
The Village will be completed in September 2017 and will benefit from maximised accessibility.

Future Danish talent found at National Paralympic Day
The Danish National Paralympic Committee put on an event to target youngsters between 5-12 years-old and introduce Proud Paralympian to their older development athletes.

IPC to sell international broadcast rights for 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The Paralympic Movement’s global governing body will be responsible for marketing the international broadcast rights for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Throwback Thursday: Chantal Petitclerc
The most decorated Canadian Paralympian is carrying over her experiences into her role as Chef de Mission.