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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Christiansen not riding Rio at Rio 2016
The British rider made a difficult decision to move on from the horse she won three Paralympic golds on.
First world title just in time for Drahoninsky
The Czech Republic archer struck his first World Championship gold about one year out from Rio 2016.
Germany, Great Britain, take European titles
The German women’s team and British men seal gold medals at the 2015 wheelchair basketball Euros.
Paralympics Ireland releases ‘one year to go’ video
The video gives a glimpse on the work Irish para-athletes have put in to prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - The final countdown
2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, 21-31 October, Doha, Qatar
Music, dance, sport at Rio 2016’s Paralympic festival
The full schedule of activities happening on Sunday (6 September) and Monday (7 September) to celebrate #1yeartogo.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible support
Aspetar fully supports the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, Doha, Qatar
#SuperheroSunday: France’s Marie–Amelie Le Fur
The French Paralympic champion gives an insight into her three heroes ahead of Doha 2015.
Rehearsals begin for volunteers at 2015 INAS Global Games
The event will begin 20 September in Ecuador, the first time it has been held outside of Europe.
Smyth leads qualifying for world’s fastest para-athlete showdown
The Irishman will go head-to-head with Richard Browne, Evan O’Hanlon and Petrucio Ferreira in Rio on Monday to determine who is the world’s fastest para-athlete.
#SuperheroSunday: Andre Brasil
As part of one year to go to Rio 2016 celebrations, Brazilian superstar Brasil talks about the main influences in his life.
Seo: I will acquire medals at PyeongChang2018
South Korean Nordic skier Vo-Ra-Mi Seo carries the weight of her country, and her home town, into the next Winter Paralympics.
PATU, APC sign agreement to grow para-taekwondo
The MoU aims to bring the sport closer to Pan American Games inclusion.
Paralympic powerhouses look to extend dominance at Rio 2016
Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have stayed atop the podium – for a long time.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games opening ceremony to mix energy, humour and rhythm
Event planners share their vision and joke they are competing with Olympic organisers to put on the best show.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be a record-breaking success
The International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven believes next year’s Games can build on the success of London 2012 and Sochi 2014.
Carnival veteran Richard Browne looking forward to party atmosphere at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
US amputee sprinter back in city to help celebrate one year to Games with unprecedented race against athletes in other Paralympic classes.
IWBF Euros: Turkey, Germany stay unbeaten
The Turkish and Germans made their cases for spots in the gold medal game in day seven of the European Championships.
Ireland’s Liam Moggan to speak at Para Athletics Coaching Conference
The long-time high performance coach will be one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural conference this December in Colorado Springs, USA.
IPC saddened by passing of powerlifting referee Verdonck
IPC Powerlifting referee Verdonck began his involvement with the sport in the 1990s.