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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 opens registration process for Paralympic Volunteer Programme
Over 25,000 volunteers are needed to fill roles for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Grosseto President speaks passionately about 2016 Euros
Sandrino Porru, President of FISPES, is keen to deliver an ‘extraordinary event’ to follow the hugely successful 2014 IPC Athletics Euros.
IPC starts top 25 moments countdown
Between 29 August and 22 September, the IPC will countdown the top 25 moments from the last quarter of a century to celevrate its silver jubilee.
World para-rowing champions crowned in Amsterdam
The winners have been decided at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
First equestrian spots confirmed for Rio 2016
The Netherlands’ Rixt van der Horst took a dramatic debut gold as her country; Great Britain and Germany all secure a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
No. 24: Sir Philip Craven elected IPC President
Since taking over as President in 2001, the IPC, Paralympic Movement and Paralympic Games have grown in size, stature and credibility.
High hopes for Avila and Fonte
The Spanish pair, who claimed double gold at the recent UCI World Cup, are feeling the weight of expectation ahead of the World Championships.
2014 UCI Para-Cycling World Championships get underway
Italy claimed victory in the hand-bike relay on the first day of the 2014 UCI Para-Cycling World Championships.
2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships Preview
Great Britain, who were the best performers at the last World Championships, will be looking to replicate that this time around.
Jonnie Peacock to participate in British National Paralympic Day
London 2012 gold medallist Jonnie Peacock among star athletes confirmed to participate in Saturday’s celebrations for National Paralympic Day.
Great Britain’s Pearson wins first gold in four years
Lee Pearson finally broke his medal hoodoo, and there was also success Germany’s Hannelore Brenner on day three of the World Equestrian Games.
IPC Vice President to take on IPC Athletics Americas Half Marathon Cup
Andrew Parsons, who is also the Brazilian Paralympic Committee President, will run alongside para-athletes on the streets of Rio.
Perales’s incredible come-back
Spain’s six-time Paralympic champion Teresa Perales made a stunning return at the 2014 Euros after serious illness and is more determined than ever for Rio.
Italy’s Morganti causes shock on day two
The Italian beat Singapore’s Laurentia Tan and Great Britain’s Paralympic and world champion Sophie Christiansen in a shock result at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Finals decided at para-rowing World Championships
Great Britain and Australia enjoyed a particularly successful day on the water as the heats concluded at the 2014 World Rowing Championships.
NPC Iran holds its 12th General Assembly in Tehran
The General Assembly heard progress reports about the growth of the Paralympic Movement in Iran and an update on preparations for October's Asian Para Games.
Ireland name team for 2014 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships
The team is a stong mix of experience and new blood and will compete this weekend in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
Another Grand Slam for Tatyana McFadden?
The US Paralympic champion had time to hit the beach in the Caribbean and reflect midway through her 2014 season.
Brenner and Pearson take top spot on day one
Defending world champion Hannelore Brenner put in an excellent performance, with Great Britain’s Lee Pearson also impressing at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.
Nordic skiing calendar for 2014-15 announced
Skiers will head to Finland, South Korea, Japan and Norway for World Cups beginning on 10 December 2015, ahead of the 2015 World Championships.