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World's strongest Paralympian adds 7kg to world record
Iran’s Siamand Rahman hauls 292.0kg to add 7kg onto his own world record on the final day of powerlifting competitions at Incheon 2014.
China's wheelchair fencers dominate in Incheon
The Chinese squad showed their strength in depth, as Hong Kong, China, also enjoyed success at the 2014 Asian Para Games in South Korea.
Dubai to host the first ever IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in 2016
The Asia-Oceania Championships is expected to attract around 600 athletes from 45 countries from 3-8 March.
South Korea finish top of Incheon shooting medals table
The hosts of the 2014 Asian Para Games take the two final gold medals, winning over half of the titles on offer.
Japan crowned champions at Asian Para Games
They beat South Korea to win the first ever Asian Para Games wheelchair rugby title in Incheon
First ice sledge hockey World Series matches to kick-off
Teams from Italy, Czech Republic, Germany and Sweden will take to the ice from 24-26 October in Langenhagen, Germany.
Four Asian records smashed in powerlifting at Incheon
As the weight categories increase, the Asian records kept falling on the fifth day of competition at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games.
Samsung Electronics Extends Worldwide Paralympic Partnership through 2020
Samsung signs an agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to extend partnership through to the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Furong Lin most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014
China’s Furong Lin won his sixth gold medal to become the most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014.
Japan, Iran break athletics world records in Incheon
Iran’s Ali Mohammadyari and Japan’s Yukiko Kato break world records on the penultimate day at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games.
London to stage 2015 IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships
British capital will host up to 12 medal events on Sunday 26 April 2015
Piers Gilliver becomes first British player to win Grand Prix
The wheelchair fencer made Great British history with his victory in Warsaw, Poland
Tim Frick becomes first Paralympic Coach in Canadian Hall of Fame
Frick led the Canadian wheelchair basketball team to three Paralympic golds in their most successful period in history.
What is not allowed in wheelchair basketball?
The official FIBA rules are followed with a few modifications due to the usage of a wheelchair. After gaining control of the ball, the athlete is not allowed to touch their wheels more than two times without dribbling (travelling). Also, the athlete is not allowed to step up or lift themselves out of the wheelchair (lifting).
South Korea's Kim sets finals world record
Geun-Soo Kim smashed through the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) record on Wednesday (22 October) at Incheon 2014.
IPC Powerlifting partners with Eleiko
Powerlifting continues to progress as deal to provide equipment to World and regional championships is unveiled.
Three athletics Asian records fall in Incheon
China dominate once more on day three (21 October) of the Asian Para Games, winning 13 titles.
Stephanie Dixon named Canada’s Assistant Chef De Mission
The three-time Paralympic swimmer will be Assistant Chef De Mission for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games in Canada.
China’s Yang Liwan breaks world record in Incheon
Another amazing day of athletics at the 2014 Asian Para Games saw 24 gold medals won and more records broken.
Powerlifter Solhipouravanji exacts revenge over rival at Incheon 2014
After missing out on the world title to Mutaz Aljuneidi in April, Solhipouravanji scooped Asian Para Games gold and the world record on Wednesday.