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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Slovakia ready to prove PyeongChang 2018 potential
Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.
Making a Splash: Wenpan overcomes rookie blues
The five-time Paralympic champion looks back on a series of stunning performances in 2016 and sets his sights on 2020.
IPC, Sport Singapore announce partnership
The partnership will help establish an education framework to develop Para sports in the region.
FIS, IPC Alpine Skiing partner on youth races
Six races around the world will feature young Para athletes competing at FIS events for the first time.
Powerlifter Kuzieva commits anti-doping violation for meldonium
The Uzbekistani athlete will not face a period of ineligibility but has had all her results from the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai disqualified.
No. 39: Yuan Yanping extends winning streak in Rio
China’s 40-year-old judoka became the women’s +70kg undisputed Paralympic champion, adding a third gold medal to her haul.
‘Good feeling’ in Czech Republic camp ahead of Worlds
Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.
NPC Slovenia, Lidl partnership recognised
Their campaign ‘Together in battle: Paralympic athletes and Lidl Slovenia!’ successfully raised awareness of its Para athletes.
No. 40 Big year for Para taekwondo athletes
This year was huge for athletes such as Amy Truesdale and Mahdi Pourrahnama, and also saw the first refugee athlete compete.
Para athletics season in review: Field events
With the 2016 season over we take a look back at the best of the field action.
Vos chasing qualification for PyeongChang 2018
Before the new season got underway, the Dutch snowboarder gave an insight into his plans for the next two years.
Training Tuesdays with Germany’s Clara Klug
The Nordic skiers offers an insight into her training regime ahead of her home World Championships.
Tallest Paralympian lets game stand out
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani helped Iran win sitting volleyball gold, and that is what he wants to be known for.
Dylan Alcott named GQ Sportsman of the Year
The popular men’s fashion, style and culture magazine recognised the wheelchair tennis player’s achievements in 2016.
Meet Mona, the official mascot of Sao Paulo 2017
The female red howler monkey’s name was determined by popular vote in a poll conducted on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s (CPB’s) Facebook page.
WADA Foundation Board equips agency for the future
A series of recommendations have been approved; WADA President Sir Craig Reedie re-elected for a further three-year term.
The IPC informs the Russian Paralympic Committee of reinstatement criteria
The IPC will be appointing a taskforce to work closely with the RPC to bring about the necessary changes.
Norway victorious at home ice sledge hockey tournament
Wins against Sweden and Italy carry the hosts to the top at the Norway Ice hockey Federation Ice Sledge Hockey Invitational in Skien.
No. 41 Para athletes feature in BP, Allianz video campaigns
The two IPC International Partners created video campaigns highlighting Para athletes ahead of Rio 2016.
Eleven ice sledge hockey players to watch this season
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has revealed its list of 11 ice sledge hockey players to watch in the 2016-17 season, which will feature the A-Pool and B-Pool World Championships.