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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a woman on the running track celebrating with her hands spread

Van Rhijn set to take on the world over one lap

After medalling in the 100m and 200m T44 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn is setting her sights on the 400m for the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Jiri Briza and Zdenek Safranek

New Czech coach off to quick start

Jiri Briza has coached the Czech Republic to victories in their first two games at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Opening Ceremony - 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championshiups A Pool

2013 Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds open in Goyang

The 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool will feature the world’s eight best teams battling it out for a spot at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

A picture of a man in a sledge celebrating his goal during an ice sledge hockey match.

Czech Republic and Italy brush off rivalry

Although they are nearly geographic neighbors, Czech and Italian ice sledge hockey players say their rivalry is no big deal heading into the World Championships.

Evan O'Hanlon and Scott Reardon

Same coach, separate classes

Despite different impairments, Paralympians Evan O’Hanlon and Scott Reardon have become close training partners heading into Australian Nationals.

Greg Westlake

Goyang 2013: Canada preview

What you need to know about Canada prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Ice Sledge Hockey match - Norway vs Sweden

Goyang 2013: Norway preview

What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.