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Baka targets world title and world record at London 2017
After making global headlines running the 1,500m at Rio 2016 faster than the Olympic champion, the Algerian is targeting more success this summer.
Soule ‘confident’ of his PyeongChang 2018 potential
The US sit-skier had a mixed season, but it was his performances at the Paralympic Winter Games Test Event that drives him forward.
Booth bounces back from accident, targets Tokyo 2020
The Australian rider looks to build off her Rio 2016 experience.
Voting open for Americas Athlete of the Month
Popular vote will decide who the best athlete in the Americas was in March 2017, via www.americasparalympic.org.
Australia works with Vanuatu to grow Para rowing
Vanuatu’s George Langa showed promising potential after his first ever regatta.
Oceania Paralympic Committee elects board members
Australian Paul Bird will serve as OCP President.
Gangneung 2017: Canada team preview
Seventeen players from Canada’s silver medal squad from 2015 return to the World Para Ice Hockey Championships stage.
Rwanda tops podium at African Open
Top-ranked Para taekwondo athlete Mohammed Aatif was stunned in the semifinal.
African Paralympic Committee to hold General Assembly
The meeting will see the election of a new President and members of the Executive Board.
Adecco helps young athletes to know their game plan
Three new modules for Proud Paralympian were piloted during workshops and activities at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapans.
#WePlayTogether: Rwanda featured in UN photo exhibition
In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the exhibition highlights what the UN and players all around the world do to harness the power of sport.
Cheri Blauwet confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Paralympic medallist-turned-medical professional will talk on the importance of engaging all people with an impairment.
#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility
As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.
Italy’s Para ice hockey team gets new addition
Eusebiu Antochi will join the ranks of his new country for the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
Paredes motivated after a satisfying season
After a top three finish in both the banked slalom and snowboard-cross World Cup, the Spanish snowboarder is ready for PyeongChang 2018.
APC seeks inclusion of Para sport at 2019 Arafura Games
NPC Australia is leading the call for Para sports in the multi-sporting event’s programme.
#WePlayTogether: Snyder returns to alma mater, military roots
The six-time Paralympic champion and war veteran is using his experience with Para sport to give back.
#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.
Friendship put aside as Pilbeam, Harvey renew rivalry
The Australians will race head-to-head in the opening World Para Triathlon Series.
Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.