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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russia's dominance continues at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup
For the second consectutive day, Russian athletes win 15 out of 18 medals in Canmore, Canada
No. 15: Russian rookie rows to gold at Worlds
Natalia Bolshakova set a world-best time and upset the top contenders at the 2013 World Rowing Championships.
Cortney Jordan and Jessica Long show their form at Can-Ams
USA’s Cortney Jordan and Jessica Long both booked two wins on the last day of the 2013 Speedo Can-Am Para-swimming Championships in Edmonton, Canada.
No. 16: Pourmirzaei lifts 2.5 times body weight
Iranian powerlifter could lift two of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger after setting a new world record of 276kg at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.
New Chief Executive Officer of TO2015 named
Saad Rafi to take over in January from previous CEO Ian Troop.
Paralympics Ireland to embark on new strategic planning process
Plan the organisation through upcoming World Championships and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
No. 17: Lucas Sithole makes wheelchair tennis history
The South African became a global wheelchair tennis star after becoming the first from his continent to win a Grand Slam event.
Russia win 15 out of 18 medals in biathlon World Cup
Host nation athletes of Sochi 2014 underline why they will be the ones to beat next March with empahatic disaply of power.
No. 18: Ukrainian swimmers win 33 world titles
Olga Sviderska and Dmytro Vynohradets won seven gold medals each at the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships, contributing to the 33 gold medals the team claimed overall.
USA Wheelchair Rugby announces 2014 team
16-man squad to compete in 2014 world championships.
Triple gold for Norway’s Marthinsen at Nordic World Cup
Marthinsen amongst multiple medal winners in long distance races at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup.
No. 19: Sonja Gaudet sweeps Canada to third title
Canada’s wheelchair curling team asserted their dominance with a third consecutive world title ahead of the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.
USA Curling nominates athletes for Sochi 2014
Patrick McDonald to lead Team USA's hopes of first ever wheelchair curling medal.
IPC completes final Project Review ahead of Sochi 2014
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) this week held its final Project Review with the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee
No. 20: China's team tactics show in wheelchair fencing
The Chinese team's meticulous approach to training came in handy when it mattered most – at the 2013 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
World Champions dominate on second day of Nordic World Cup
Sprint classic races see top performers leading the field at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore, Canada.
USA Hockey nominates players for 2014 Paralympic Team
USA Hockey announced on Wednesday (11 December) the 17-players nominated for the 2014 U.S. Paralympic ice sledge hockey team which, subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee, features 11 forwards, four defensemen and two goaltenders.
Tasker elected new APC President
The Board of Directors of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has unanimously elected Glenn Tasker as its new President.
Dias, Schnarndorf Ribeiro voted best para-athletes of 2013 in Brazil
Para-swimming made a big splash at the 2013 Brazilian Paralympic Awards held on Wednesday night (11 December) in Rio de Janeiro with Daniel Dias and Susana Schnarndorf Ribeiro scooping the top awards voted for by the public.
BP to become an IPC international partner
Company that supports NPCs and invidual athletes expands portfolio to include IPC through to 2016.