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Blauwet Elected to US Anti-Doping Agency Board of Directors
Retired U.S Paralympian Cheri Blauwet, a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Medical Committee, has been elected to the U.S Anti-Doping Agency Board of Directors.
Helena Lucas nominated for World Sailor Award
Being the only woman in the 2.4mR fleet with three former Paralympic gold medallists up against her did not stop Lucas from claiming gold. Now she has been nominated for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2012.
Chantal Petitclerc Named Team Canada Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2014
Chantal Petitclerc, one of Canada’s most decorated athletes of all time, has been appointed Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Canadian Paralympians to Celebrate Sports Day in Canada
Swimmers Summer Mortimer and Stephanie Dixon share how sport can transform lives and have positive impact on communities
U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National Teams Named
Twelve Vancouver Paralympians return to the slopes for Team USA
Two NPCs Take Part in Third United Nations Sports Youth Camp
Event aims to provide attendees with access to training on how sport can be better used to effect positive change in communities
USA Ice Sledge Hockey National Team Holds First Training Camp of the Season
Three newcomers were welcomed to the team at the training camp held at the Extreme Ice Centre in Charlotte.
Ottobock to be official service provider at Sochi 2014
The IPC’s international partner, Ottobock, has been announced as the official technical service provider for athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Games.
IPC announces Athlete of the Month shortlist for Best Male
Nominees for the top male performance from August and September include: David Weir, Jason Smyth, Daniel Dias, Matt Cowdrey, Alex Zanardi and Shingo Kunieda.
Korea holds ice sledge hockey Games Officials Seminar
As the host of the 2013 World Championships and the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, Korea offered Games Officials a seminar to help further develop ice sledge hockey.
Britain’s Brown to take part in archery Grand Final
Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown will become the first female disabled archer to compete in an able-bodied World Cup Grand Final this weekend.
Canadian Paralympians set off for Heroes Tour
More than 20 of Canada’s top Paralympians from London 2012 are taking part in a celebration tour and parade in Ottawa and Toronto.
Paralympians return to Brazil ready for Rio 2016
Brazil’s Paralympic delegation arrived home from the London 2012 Games eager to start working toward Rio 2016.
Fearnley wins 8th Sydney Marathon
Fresh off his appearance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australia’s Kurt Fearnley returned home to win his 8th Sydney Marathon.