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APC Board appoints new Chief Executive
Lynne Anderson will start her new role 24 August.
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Romania’s Valeanu hits both the slopes and books
The aspiring doctor hopes to build off the bronze medal she won at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.
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Rotterdam to host 2016 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships
The event will be held prior to Rio 2016, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.
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Reynolds snatches para-canoe world title
It was tight, but Australia’s Amanda Reynolds mustered the energy to win the KL3 200m event at the Para-Canoe World Championships.
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ITTF opens bids for 2017 World Team Championships host
For the first time, the World Championships will be split between team and individual events.
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2015 IBSA Blind Football European Championships kick off
Host Great Britain are coming off a strong showing from May’s World Games and will challenge defending champs Spain.
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The Netherlands, Belgium name para-equestrian teams for Deauville
• The two powerhouses announced up to five riders who will represent their respective countries at the European Championships.
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Russia win U19 CP Football World Championships
Gazdanov shines for Russia in the first under-19 CP Football World Championships
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IBSA announced updated Rio 2016 qualification process for football 5
The remaining five slots will be decided at the European, Asian and African regional championships.
Germany’s football 5-a-side targets Rio 2016 qualification at European Championships
Only the top two teams of the IBSA Blind Football European Championships qualify for Rio 2016.
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Wiggs lands first para-canoe qualification slot toward Rio 2016
The Great British athlete won the KL2 200m event at the World Championships in Milan, Italy.
Rising talent Dae-Sung Jang to make World Champs debut
The South Korean has quickly risen in the para-archery scene but hopes his lack of experience does not hinder him at Donaueschingen 2015.
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2015 Para-Canoe World Championships kick off in Milan
The world’s fastest paddlers will get their first chance to obtain qualification slots toward Rio 2016.
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Asia and North American Cups added to snowboard calendar for 2015-16
Season calendar features seven World Cups and three Europa Cups between November to March.
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#WorkoutWednesday: Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
The Cuban sprinter has won multiple Paralympic, world and Parapan titles and is now gearing up to defend her world titles in Doha, Qatar.
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Handcylist Albertsdottir paves the way for Iceland
The 25-year-old is the first cyclist to represent her country in any UCI World Championships.
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Swiss para-archers get ready for World Archery Para Championships
Magali Comte and Martin Imboden have different goals heading to Donaueschingen, Germany
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APC Observers’ Programme concludes in Toronto
Delegates from Lima 2019 and Rio 2016 amongst others participated in the programme.
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IWAS announces changes to World Games programme
The World Games will have four different categories to accommodate different age groups and help develop athletes.
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NPC Slovenia launches media campaign for athletes
The campaign gives exposure to Slovenia’s Paralympic hopefuls ahead of the Rio 2016 Games.