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Swimming Competition Programme Working Group formed
An advisory group of 12 experts will work to develop and optimise the competition programme for World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Funcho chosen as swimming Euros mascot name
The name, which is a plant local to the island of Madeira used to make sweet treats, received 51 per cent of the public vote.
Athletes from three sports gather for weekend showdown
Track and field, swimming and powerlifting athletes will compete at the Third National Stage of Circuit Brazil Caixa Loterias from Friday (6 November) and swimmers in Merido, Mexico.
Name the mascot for 2016 swimming European Open
A social media poll has been launched for fans to vote between the names Funcho, Caco and Poncha.
IPC Swimming Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships now open
Teresa Perales earns Legend Award
The six-time Spanish Paralympic swimming champion was honoured at an emotional ceremony in Madrid.
Cooper to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Nine-time Australian Paralympic champion Priya Cooper will enter the Sport Australia Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony.
Crichton awarded Paralympics New Zealand Order of Merit
Sophie Pascoe’s coach is recognised for his significant contribution to para-sport spanning four decades.
IWAS World Games wraps up in Sochi
The event featured the debut of para-taekwondo after the MOU signing between IWAS, WTF.
NPC Singapore, BP staff participates in swim-a-thon
The two celebrated their new partnership by swimming a total of 750 laps.
Five swimmers you might not know, but should
As the season nears its end, here are five swimmers who broke onto the top step of the podium in 2015 and could make an impact next year.
Hosts for 2019 swimming Worlds wanted
The 2019 IPC Swimming World Championships will be one of the last major opportunities for athletes to compete and qualify for Tokyo 2020.
IPC Swimming searches for new Vice Chairperson
The International Federation for para-swimming thanks outgoing Vice Chairperson Glenn Tasker for his work.
Zijderveld eyes 100m breaststroke triple
The Dutch European, and now world, champion is aiming for the title triple by adding Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.
Glock aims to lead next generation of Brazil’s swimmers
The 21-year-old is coming off the back of a successful 2015 season and looks ahead to his home Paralympic Games at Rio 2016.
#SuperheroSunday: Andre Brasil
As part of one year to go to Rio 2016 celebrations, Brazilian superstar Brasil talks about the main influences in his life.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2015
The public has until 9 September to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
IPC Swimming updates classification rules
A new version of the rules and regulations are now available.
Spain’s Sarai Gascon receives sports merit
The 50m freestyle world champion was among the country’s athletes to receive the honour.