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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para World Sailing Championships: Fitzgibbon, Tesch cruise to gold
The Australian duo had no trouble defending their SUKD18 world title as the final race wrapped up the Championships.
IPC President: “Paralympic Games are greatest showcase on earth"
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IPC President blogs about why he thinks the Paralympic Games are the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.
BPA welcome Allianz UK as Official Partner
The British Paralympic Association has signed the insurance company as an official partner.
Sir Philip’s @Paralympic Team Yearns to Play Hoops with the @POTUS
“It’s surprising the impact [the Paralympics] really has on you… It’s an untapped fuel for humanity that we really need to start using.” - Bode Miller, U.S. Olympic Skier
The Foundation for Global Sports Development extends partnership to Agitos Foundation
The organisation’s support is helping to increase the reach and visibility of para-sport projects under the Grant Support Programme.
USA’s Masters triumphs at cross-country World Cup
A series of Russian skiers also take their second victories of the competition in long distance races in Tyumen, Russia.
No. 30 Soule becomes most decorated US Nordic skier
The USA’s Andrew Soule won an incredible five medals across biathlon and cross-country skiing at his home World Championships in 2015.
Para Sailing World Championships – Aussie SKUD18 crew, Seguin remain leaders
The duo of Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon, and France’s Damien Seguin are in good position for gold heading into the final day.
NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters returns to London
Kunieda, Van Koot and Wagner are among the standouts looking to cap off their season with a Masters title.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2015
The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
Polish sailors make strides at Para World Sailing Championships
Monika Gibes and Piotr Cichocki have only sailed in one event together but are in position to qualify for Rio 2016.
Russia sweep board at opening cross-country World Cup
All six podiums, except for one third place for the USA’s Oksana Masters, were taken by home athletes in Tyumen, Russia.
Schedule confirmed for Torino ice sledge hockey international
Hosts Italy, Canada, South Korea and Norway will play each other between 7-12 December.
Para Sailing World Championships: Wild winds lead to mixed results
Severe weather conditions picked up and led to changes in the leaderboard on day four.
Recapping the month in para-sport: November 2015
A recap of all major para-sport events that took place in November 2015.
At 16, Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl has Rio 2016 in sight
The Swedish sailor is in the hunt for Rio 2016 qualification in the 2.4mR race.
World’s best Nordic skiers ready for opening World Cups
Skiers to watch in 2015-16 have also been named.
No. 31 Sharp shooter Zhang sets four world records
China’s Paralympic champion returns to the top in her best events in style after a disappointing 2014 World Championships.
Kit Us Out supply powerlifting suits to developing countries
The charity, which works on the basis that access to equipment and funding should not be a barrier to competing, will supply suits until 2018.
Volunteers wanted for 2016 swimming European Open
Organisers are looking for 200 volunteers to help run the last major swimming competition ahead of Rio 2016 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.