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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Documentary series profiling world’s best Para athletes to start airing this October
The “Who I Am” series have been produced by WOWOW, Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster.
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA
Big names set to compete include Jarryd Wallace, Vanessa Low, David Brown and Rachael Morrison.
Snowboarder Michelle Salt: My three heroes
The Canadian Paralympian explains why Nicole Roundy, Terry Fox and Kaillie Humphries inspire her.
Final call for Athletes’ Council nominations ahead of Monday’s deadline
National Paralympic Committees have until Monday to nominate an athlete for September’s Council elections which will take place during Rio 2016.
IPC President chairs panel on sport at UK Anti-Corruption Summit
Around 150 delegates from 50 countries including world leaders and representatives from business, sport and civil society met in London, Great Britain.
Para athletics explained – Blade running
The world’s fastest female blade runner, the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn explains what it is like to running on blades.
Sport week: Four football 5 players to look out for at Rio 2016
Here are four players that are set to shine at September’s Paralympic Games.
Romania win Blind Football Euro Challenge Cup
The Romanian football 5-a-side team was crowned champion after recording four scoreless draws and three penalty shootouts wins.
Sport week: History of football 5
Look back at the invention of the sport and its introduction to the Paralympic Games.
My best and worst moments with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The Swiss Silver Bullet reflects on the 2004 and 2008 Paralympic Games.
Gustavo Fernandez named Argentina’s flagbearer for Rio Paralympics
World No. 6 wheelchair tennis player will carry Argentina’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of Rio 2016, on 7 September.
Long jumper Low aims to finish on a high at Rio 2016
The German world champion will be in action this week at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA as she continues her preparations for September’s Paralympics.
Serrano receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The 17-year-old broke the 100m breaststroke SB7 world record.
Top-ranked players take on Slovakia Open
About 270 athletes from 38 countries will be in Bratislava, with many top-five players looking to build off from Lasko.
Para triathletes to take on Liverpool course ahead of Rio 2016
The triathlon will give athletes one last race before the Paralympics and also develop future talents.
IPC Shooting sends its condolences to family of Roy Carter
The British shooter passed away after a short battle with cancer.
Training Tuesday with Australia’s Scott Reardon
The 100m T42 reveals how he striking a balance between preparing for Rio 2016 and learning German.
New Zealand name seven strong Para cycling squad for Rio 2016
The squad features triple world champions Emma Foy and Laura Thompson.
Sport week: Classification in football 5-a-side
Outfield players shall be completely blind to be eligible to compete, whilst goalkeepers shall be fully or partially sighted.
Martin aims to balance studies with training for Rio 2016
The world’s best T52 racer will line-up at this week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix just two days after finishing his University exams.