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Tickets for Rio 2016 Paralympics to go on sale
Brazilians can begin applying for tickets on official website starting 7 September, which marks ‘One Year to Go.’

Spain head to semis at blind football European Champs
Javier Munoz scored Spain’s ticket to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over France, while Russia also secured their spot.

#ThrowbackThursday: Esther Vergeer
Already firmly etched in the wheelchair tennis record books, the Dutch sensation is now making a business career for herself.

World Para-Rowing Championships see record entries
The number of entries in the boat classes have progressively grown since the sport was added to the Paralympic programme.

Donaueschingen 2015: China, Turkey advance
China will play Great Britain for gold in the compound open mixed event, while Turkey will face the US for gold in the men’s equivalent.

USA Para-Triathlon to host summit during World Championships
The free summit will cover topics from how to start a para-triathlon programme to coaching the athletes.

Great Britain advances in Blind Football European Championships
Great Britain cruises into the semi-finals, while defending champion Spain ties with Russia.

IBSA Goalball extends search for 2016-18 hosts
The International Federation for the sport is seeking only letter of intent at this time.

Donaueschingen 2015: Russian recurve open team sets WR
Three Russians finished in the top six of the qualifying round and combined to set a new world record by 92 points.

#WorkoutWednesday: Kenny van Weeghel
The Dutch wheelchair racer gives an insight into his training regime.

Malyshev launches bid for Paralympic gold
The Russian pistol shooter is more determined than ever to end his silver streak at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Paralympics New Zealand, ACC announce partnership
As their first official activity as partners, PNZ, ACC will launch an event to mark ‘1 Year to Go to Rio 2016.’

Ecuador prepares to host 2015 INAS Global Games
Less than a month from now, South America will welcome the Games for the first time.

Han, Yang nab giant slalom golds
Jae Rim Yang captured her second gold at the Southern Hemisphere Cup, while teammate Sang Min Han rebounded for win.

Drahoninsky on target at Donaueschingen 2015
The Czech Republic archer was three points shy of a world record on day one of the qualifying rounds of the World Archery Para Championships.

Five-year countdown event sparks passion for Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 celebrated five-years-to-go by holding wheelchair basketball events.

Ocal’s hat trick keeps team alive in Euro Championships
Emrah Ocal helped Turkey defeat Italy in round-robin play of the Blind Football European Championships.
German wheelchair basketball hope to end silver streak
After a loss in the 2014 World finals, the women’s team look to rebound at the European Championships.
Setbacks not thwarting McKillop’s ‘triple-double’ hopes at Doha 2015
Injury after injury – after injury, the Irishman is now more eager to win golds at the World Championships in October.

Get to know world, Paralympic equestrian champion Michele George
With the European Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships less than a month away, here are 10 facts about one of Belgium’s top riders.