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![McKenna Dahl of USA](/sites/default/files/images/150210113055079_McKenna%2BDahl.jpg)
Ones to watch for sailing and shooting announced
The IPC continues its rundown of athletes to look out for at Rio 2016 with a look at sailing and shooting.
![Women from the back, targeting with a rifle](/sites/default/files/images/151201114752293_31%2Blandscape_0.jpg)
No. 31 Sharp shooter Zhang sets four world records
China’s Paralympic champion returns to the top in her best events in style after a disappointing 2014 World Championships.
![Abdulla Sultan Alaryani of The United Arab Emirates competes during the Men's R1-10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final](/sites/default/files/images/121114140450917_151034827_0.jpg)
Two world records conclude IPC Shooting World Cup
The United Arab Emirates and South Korea both set new team world bests in Fort Benning, USA.
![A shooter calms himself during a match](/sites/default/files/images/151107115048941_South%2BKorean%2Bshooter.jpg)
South Korea do the triple at shooting World Cup
India also take their first Paralympic quota place in Fort Benning, USA.
![Dalekova Andrey Lebedinskiy at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/151106114932326_dalekova_1.jpg)
Vadovicova takes victory as three countries increase Rio 2016 quota places at IPC Shooting World Cup
New Zealand, Slovakia and the USA seal more quota places at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.
![Damjan Pavlin](/sites/default/files/images/151105123758893_pavlin%2Bslo.jpg)
Brazil, USA, Germany, Sweden increase Rio 2016 places
British and Australian athletes also win gold at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.
![IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning](/sites/default/files/images/151104115445354_SHOOTING.jpg)
South Africa and Switzerland secure Rio 2016 spots
Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.
![Veronika Vadovicova concentrates on her next shot.](/sites/default/files/images/150330200214040_Veronika%2BVadovicova%2B2015%2BIPC%2BShooting%2BWorld%2BCup_0.jpg)
Last chance for shooters at World Cup
Nearly 180 athletes from 48 countries are in Fort Benning, USA, for the final opportunity to gain quota places for their country at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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The secrets to South Korea’s shooting success
Following a dominant performance at the IPC Shooting World Cup in September, the team look primed to be the ones to beat at Rio 2016.
![Jordanne Whiley](/sites/default/files/images/150914102059415_Jordanne%2BWhiley.jpg)
Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.
![A group of shooters hang-out with Rio 2016 mascot Tom](/sites/default/files/images/150919131533667_Sydney%2Bconclusion.jpg)
Three world records conclude shooting World Cup
Two new world records for South Korea and more quota places secured for Rio 2016 on the final day of action in Sydney, Australia.
![Chul Park, Juhee Lee and Ahn Kyounghee at the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia.](/sites/default/files/images/150917123739208_South%2BKorea.jpg)
Latest countries secure places for Rio at shooting World Cup
Italy, Thailand and Brazil amongst those to secure quota spots at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
![A shooter composes himself on the range](/sites/default/files/images/150918132643332_Tim%2BJeffery_0.jpg)
Jeffery, Eales impress at shooting World Cup
Teenager Tim Jeffery shines for Great Britain, New Zealand score another quota spot for Rio 2016 thanks to newcomer Jason Eales at the IPC Shooting World Cup
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World record for South Korea at shooting World Cup
Australia also secure a quota place at the Rio 2016 qualifier in Sydney, Australia.
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China secure Rio 2016 places at shooting World Cup
South Korea also dominate the podium in Sydney, Australia, at the second Paralympic qualifier of 2015.
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Rio 2016 shooting qualifier to kick-off in Sydney
The penultimate Paralympic qualification World Cup will see more than 150 shooters from 34 countries try to seal places for their countries from 15 September.
![Man in wheelchair in a shooting range](/sites/default/files/images/150724100433116_Mike%2BJohnson%2Bat%2BWorld%2BChamps%2Bcredit%2BPNZ.jpg)
Johnson believes New Zealand can increase Rio 2016 squad
Michael Johnson will lead his team to the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, where he has confidence more of his teammates can qualify for the Paralympic Games.
![Richard Davies of Great Britain competes in the Mixed R4-10m Air Rifle Standing Shooting - SH2 qualifying at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150828092807896_shooting1.jpg)
IPC Shooting begins rules and regulations consultation
Views are being sought from the shooting para-sport community in preparation for the 2017-2020 technical rules and regulations.
![Sergey Malyshev of Russia, wearing glasses, a visor and ear protection shoots his Mixed P3-25m Pistol at an indoor range at The Royal Artillery Barracks](/sites/default/files/images/121114125237775_151193671_0.jpg)
Malyshev launches bid for Paralympic gold
The Russian pistol shooter is more determined than ever to end his silver streak at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Leinonen to prepare at home for Rio 2016
With a place for the next Paralympic Games already secured, the R5 (mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2) world champion is focusing on training in Finland.