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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Table tennis consists of how many sets?
Men and women can participate in individual, doubles or team events, and matches consist of five sets of 11 points each, and are played in a best-of-five format.
Canada launch Paralympic FUNdamentals programme
New programme aims to promote inclusiveness and help students of all abilities play, learn and grow together
WoMentoring mentor and mentee make great progress
Anne Walufa Strike, a Kenyan-born wheelchair racer, mentors Georgian National Paralympic Committee vice president Tinatin Revazishvili through the Agitos Foundation’s WoMentoring programme.
11: ParalympicSport.TV launched
On 20 February 2006 the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) launched the first internet TV channel dedicated purely to Paralympic sport.
Yevheniy Bohodayko named Best Male in Allianz AotM vote
The Ukrainian received nearly 35% of the vote after claiming an incredible seven gold medals at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.
Vote now for Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Female
The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
12: IPC/IOC Agreement signed at London 2012
The historic agreement ensures the Paralympics to be held in the same city as the Olympics through to 2020.
Xu entering Incheon as gold medal favourite
At the age of just 21, China’s Qing Xu is already one of the most successful swimmers heading to the 2014 Asian Para Games searching for gold.
IWRF announce 2015 European Championships
Three separate IWRF 2015 European Championships have been announced with a new three-tier divisional system in operation.
Belgium aim for boccia medals in Beijing
After winning bronze in the mixed pairs at London 2012, Belgium are targeting medals at this month’s World Championships.
13: IPC launches new vision
“To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.”
First powerlifting referees qualified in Canada
A total of seven referees took part in training ahead of the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games.
Eight Paralympians to receive Suncor’s FACE funding
The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.
Brazil’s Paralympic Centre makes good progress
Parties visited the construction site of a dedicated facility for para-sport which aims to be a major part of the legacy of Rio 2016.
Croatian Paralympic Committee marks its 50th anniversary
IPC President Sir Philip Craven was in Rijeka to help the NPC celebrate its landmark anniversary.
Kate Caithness OBE re-elected World Curling Federation President
WCF Annual General Assembly approves key rule changes and elects new board
Hereford, Great Britain, to host IBSA 2015 Football 5 Europeans
Venue also staged the 2010 World Championships and next year’s competition will act as a Rio 2016 qualifier.
Fundraisers go the extra mile in support of the BPA on the road to Rio
British Paralympic Association Chairman Tim Reddish amongst cyclists tackling the 969 mile route from Land's End to John O'Groats.
14: IPC HQ opens in Bonn, Germany
On 3 September 1999, the IPC Headquarters at 212-214 Adenaueralle officially opened in Bonn, the former capital city of West Germany.
15: Iranian archer wins London gold
Archery’s Zahra Nemati aimed high at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, becoming the first ever Iranian woman to win Olympic or Paralympic gold.