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Brazil’s football 5-a-side stars set sights on glory in Rio
The three-time Paralympic champions have not lost a major competition for seven years and are determined to add a fourth Paralympic title at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
November 2014: What to watch in para-sport
November will see the IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport European Championships and more.
Full review: Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games
A recap of all the Paralympic sports contested at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games, including badminton, which will make its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Hereford, Great Britain, to host IBSA 2015 Football 5 Europeans
Venue also staged the 2010 World Championships and next year’s competition will act as a Rio 2016 qualifier.
How do football 5-a-side players orientate themselves on the pitch?
The game uses a special ball with a bell inside that makes a noise as it moves to guide the players. Each team also has a guide behind the opponent’s goal to direct the players when they shoot.
Paralympians predict Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup
A number of Paralympic footballers have made their predictions as the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup reaches the last 16.
Campos suspended until September 2020 following breach of IPC Code of Ethics
Former Chair of IBSA Football 5 Sub-Committee banned after serious conflict of interest in the lead-up to London 2012
Football gives Vietnamese youth ‘confidence, strength’
ChangeMakers: Ngo Huu Ky Phong shows how an accessible football project is helping Vietnamese children to develop skills as well as character.
First Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games co-ordination meeting held
Event will feature 23 sports when it takes place in Korea between 18-24 October.
Indonesia tops medals table at Asean Para Games
Indonesia pips Thailand to the post to finish first in the medals table for the first time at the Asean Para Games in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
Flags raised ahead of Asean Para Games
11 countries set to compete in 12 sports in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, from Tuesday (14 January).
Contract signing marks go ahead for Incheon 2014
Asian Para Games to be held from 18-24 October and feature 23 sports.
No. 34: Brazil extend win streak to 17 years on pitch
Brazil’s football 5-a-side team won the Copa America in a penalty shoot-out, as Jefinho scored 12 goals in the tournament.
Paralympic Awards presented to winners in Athens
Find out which athletes and media were honoured for their top performances and coverage at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Who will win Best Team award?
The nominees for this Paralympic Sport Award category include: Australia wheelchair rugby, Brazil football 5-a-side and Canada men’s wheelchair basketball.
Brazil beat Argentina at Copa America on penalty kicks
The Brazilian football 5-a-side team have not lost a major international tournament since 1996.
Football 5-a-side Ones to Watch named heading into Copa America
Find out why Brazil’s Jefferson da Conceicao Goncalves, France’s Frederic Villeroux, Spain’s Antonio Martin and Argentina’s Silvio Vela are top stars.
One year on: Argentina’s loss still leaves bitter taste
After losing to Brazil in the football 5-a-side semi-finals in London, the Argentineans are seeking revenge on the road to Rio 2016.
Tokyo to stage 2020 Paralympic Games
IPC sends congratulations to Tokyo 2020 bid team.
IPC announce medal event and athlete quotas for Rio 2016 Paralympics
• Games to feature 526 medal events across 22 sports• Women and athletes with high support needs main beneficiaries of additional events