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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 49 Chippington becomes eight time world champion
With two more world titles in Moscow, Russia, Great British para-canoeist Jeannette Chippington has taken her tally to eight and now has her sights set on Rio 2016.
Argentina aim to put 2010 pain behind them in Japan
Argentina’s football 5-a-side captain Silvio Velo is confident as they aim to become champions for a third time at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
IPC President to address major US conference
Sir Philip Craven will be speaking on Friday (14 November) in San Diego at the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.
Yasushi Yamawaki: Tokyo 2020 will be gateway to the future
IPC Governing Board member Yasushi Yamawaki is also President of the Japanese Paralympic Committee. On the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony he looks ahead to what Tokyo 2020 can do for Japan.
Athlete's view: what will be Tokyo 2020's legacy?
Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose hopes to inspire others and change perceptions in her country at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Belgian Paralympian of the Year shortlist announced
The award recognises the best performing Belgian athlete over 2014, with four World Championship medallists nominated.
IPC pleased with “significant progress” by Rio 2016
The IPC conducted a two day Project Review with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee and left impressed with preparations for the Paralympic Games.
No. 50 Ryzhkova steals all singles titles in wheelchair dance
The 2014 season saw the introduction of individual events to wheelchair dance sport with Russian Galina Ryzhkova winning every single gold on offer.
Tokyo 2020: a look to the future
Yoshiro Mori, President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee wants the Tokyo Paralympics to leave a legacy for Japan and the world.
Australian Paralympians reflect on Tokyo 1964
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games, three Australian Paralympians shared their memories
Paralympics New Zealand hold visual impairment classification workshops
Sixteen eye care specialists attended the workshops in a bid to becoming future classifiers for para-sport
Canadian Paralympic coaches honoured
Twelve coaches have been celebrated for leading their athletes to achievements at World Championships and Paralympic Games in 2014.
1964-2012 Games growth and evolution
Find out how each summer Paralympics since 1964 has contributed to the growth of what is now the world’s third largest sporting event.
Twenty facts about Tokyo 1964 and 2020 Paralympics
Some things you might not know about the 1964 Paralympic Games held 50 years ago and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Dubai to host 2014 ITTF Star Awards
The annual awards aim to recognise and celebrate the stars of table tennis, with two awards dedicated to para-athletes.
Three IPC Shooting World Cups announced
World Cups in France, Australia and the USA will act as qualifiers for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Credit to the coach, the unsung heroes of para-athletics
The joint 100m T42 world champion pays tribute to his coach Iryna Dvoskina, the woman he credits with his success.
Siamand Rahman named Allianz Athlete of the Month - October 2014
The Iranian powerlifter received over 60 per cent of the vote after he broke his own world record three times at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games
Tokyo 1964: developing one of the world’s best transport systems
Find out how athletes were transported to the Tokyo Paralympics 50 years ago and what they can expect to find in the Japanese capital in 2020
IPC to count down Top 50 Moments of 2014
For the final 50 days of 2014, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will unveil the year’s best moments, culminating with No. 1 on 31 December.