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Buffalo 2015: Norway preview
What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
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Hu sets new long jump world record at Beijing Grand Prix
The 27-year-old added 31cm to the previous best set in 2012 by South African Dyan Buis
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Buffalo 2015: Germany preview
Alongside Japan, Germany made it into the A-Pool following a gold medal winning performance from the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
Perfect 10 world records for swimmers in Berlin
Three new marks for Great Britain and two for Australia at the International Deutsche Meisterschaft in Berlin, Germany.
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Five facts about Beijing
Ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China, here are five facts you may not know about Beijing
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Wheelchair dancers to get season underway in Kazakhstan
Top ranked couples will begin 2015 at the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Kazakhstan Open from Saturday (18 April).
Agitos Foundation paves Road to Rio 2016
The first of four workshops for coaches, classifiers, athletes and sport managers, run in partnership with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, will start on Saturday (18 April).
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Vadovicova breaks world record at Poland World Cup
Slovakian rifle shooter extraordinaire looks comfortable once again to take a convincing victory at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Szczecin.
Mexican lifters excited for Mexico City 2015
Four Paralympic and Worlds medallists will form part of a team of 36 powerlifters competing at home in the Americas Open from 26-29 April.
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Buffalo 2015: Italy preview
Reigning European champions Italy have an impressive mix of youth and experience heading into Buffalo 2015.
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Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China
Around 160 athletes from 14 countries will compete in the fourth Grand Prix of 2015.
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Brazil showcases Toronto 2015 outfits at Sao Paulo Fashion Week
Paralympic standouts model Parapan Am ceremonial uniforms in Latin America‘s biggest fashion event
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Chuck Aoki: Changing society’s mindset about disability
The US wheelchair rugby player gives his view on the role media can play in portraying people with an impairment.
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Li aims to get back to world title winning form at Beijing Grand Prix
The 26-year-old T53 wheelchair racer will be hoping to hit form at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as October’s World Championships fast approach.
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Rodzik and Okoniewski to meet at Poland World Cup
European pistol champion Filip Rodzik will headline for the hosts, against his teammate and rival Slawomir Okoniewski.
![Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year 2015 with a disability winner and Wheelchair Racer Tatyana McFadden of USA poses with her award at Newman Hall on March 28, 2015 in Champaign, llinois, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150416120712825_469796672.jpg)
USA’s McFadden wins Laureus Sport Award
The US Paralympian was honoured for her achievements in both athletics and cross-country skiing.
Foundation for Global Sports Development pledges support
A grant of USD 75,000 is to be used to fund education and awareness around IPC Ice Sledge Hockey and the Paralympic Movement.
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Abbott World Marathon Majors wheelchair series announced
New series will see the world's best marathon racers compete for an annual USD 50,000 prize.
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IPC President tells UN the Paralympics are a world leader in driving social inclusion
Sir Philip Craven and three-time Paralympian were speaking at a special event to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
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Paralympic champion Dr. Cheri Blauwet's speech at UN headquarters
“United action towards sustainable development for all through sport”