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Stephens shifts attitude in bid to podium
The USA’s Laurie Stephens, along with coach Kevin Jardine, believe that a more relaxed approach is the key to podiums in 2014-15.
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Riders to watch at 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships named
Eight Paralympic champions and World Cup winners have been listed as Ones to Watch
![Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran](/sites/default/files/images/150123084659361_1.jpg)
Iranian medallists meet Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the achievements of para-athletes at the 2014 Asian Para-Games.
Cable 2015 set to welcome world’s best para-Nordic skiers
Competitions at the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships begin on Saturday (24 January).
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Preview: 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami
British sailor Helena Lucas will attempt to emulate Paralympic success in the first regatta of the year.
![Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain](/sites/default/files/images/150123091628837_Hannah%2BCockroft.jpg)
Cockroft describes “absolute killer” 800m training regime
British Paralympic and world champion is enjoying the challenge of tackling a new distance.
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NPC Germany mourns passing of Detlev Lutkehoff
Detlev Lutkehoff played an important role in the development of the German Disability Sport Youth.
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ECAC to add sports opportunities for para-athletes in leagues and championships
Students with an impairment attending an ECAC member university or college will get the opportunity to take part in leagues and championships.
![Alex Zanardi and Ernst Van Dyk](/sites/default/files/images/131114092422264_48%2BSprint%2Bfinish%2Bat%2BRoad%2BRace%2Bat%2Bworlds.jpg)
De Vries welcomes the Zanardi and van Dyk rivalry
Dutch handcycling ace is targeting further success in 2015 against his two great rivals.
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Cable 2015: Ulset reflects on idols and influences
Olympic biathlon superstar Ole Einar Bjorndalen as well as his own brother John, have had a significant impact on the world champion’s career.
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IPC to eliminate need to classify athletes at a Paralympic Games
IPC hopes by introducing a “zero classification” policy no athlete will need to be classified at a Paralympic Games
![Marieke Vervoort](/sites/default/files/images/150122083124731_Marieke_Notwill_Luc%2BPercival.jpg)
Marieke Vervoort awarded the National Trophy Victor Boin 2014
Belgian wheelchair racer made a comeback from serious injury in 2014 and set multiple world records in the T52 class.
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Top 18 athletes selected for US men’s wheelchair basketball team
Eventually 12 players will be selected for August’s Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
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Wheelchair Dance calls for 2015 Worlds hosts
The biggest competition on the calendar can bring many benefits to host cities and countries.
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Kari Räsänen appointed new Chair of IBSA Goalball
The Fin succeeds Sweden's Kari Marklund who retired on 1 January 2015.
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Cable 2015 to be streamed live
Seven days of cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions will be streamed live at Cable2015.com from 24 January.
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La Molina 2015 'progressing positively'
Preparations have moved up a gear for the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships from 23-28 February.
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New Zealand para-cycling camp a success
Event was held in New Plymouth between 16-18 January and was attended by 14 athletes
![Korea’s Asian Para-Games champion Choi Jung-Man in action](/sites/default/files/images/150115095000507_Choi-Jung%2BMan.jpg)
Asian Para Games para-badminton champion looks to the future
After competing for 12 years, South Korea’s Choi Jung Man finally won his first international para-badminton tournament in October 2014.
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McFadden hopes Cable 2015 will inspire next generation
USA’s McFadden will line-up at 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.