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20-23 September

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Group picture with group showing Grosseto 2016 banners

The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.

Man on a bench lifting

There were a further three world record attempts in women’s events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

IPC Governing Board 2013

The IPC Governing Board members will be involved in the Commissions for the 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ice sledge hockey player in red and white jersey on the ice

With the 1-0 victory, Austria moves to the B-Pool, increasing chances to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.

View on ice sledge hockey field of play

Finland, Austria will face off for promotion into the B-Pool on Thursday.

Podium of women posing for a winner picture

A further two wins make it a great day for China at the IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Portrain of Finland wheelchair rugby coach

Finland turns to Immonen to develop sport ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Wheelchair curler on the ice with team in the background

Norway, Switzerland remain undefeated teams after five sessions.

collage ‘More Than Sport’ campaign

The campaign aligns with the announcement of the NPC’s 2016 Athlete Panel.

Graphic with a picture of a man in a racing wheelchair wearing a helmet. Text: My best moment: Lyon 2013: Winning my first championship race My worst moment: Being injured during the crucial part of the 2015 season

The multiple T53 world champion shares his career highs and lows.

Portrait picture of a blonde woman

Cherry Alexander brings a wealth of over 35 years sport experience to the role.

Aerial view of Olympic Park

Images show main venue cluster, which is almost complete and has been hosting test events since the end of last year

Five ice sledge hockey players on the field during a game

The Östersund Arena will feature clashes between reigning champions Italy, Norway, Czech Republic, Russia, Germany and hosts Sweden.

Wheelchair curlers in action

The Norwegians defeated 2015 Worlds runner-up China to go 3-0.

A Chinese powerlifter celebrates winning gold in powerlifting at her home Paralympic Games.

Nearly 200 athletes from 40 countries will take their last chance to move up the rankings for the upcoming Paralympic Games.

A sledge hockey field of play with players

Jurgen Haindl was the star of the show at the C-Pool Worlds in Novi Sad, Serbia, scoring six goals.

Momoka Muraoka

A series of close races are expected as athletes look to overhaul slim margins in the points standings.

Female cross country skier behind a male cross country skier with orange bib on a track

Paralympic champions retain their form in the mixed and open event.

Graphic with picture of woman and text

The T42 sprinter and long jumper shares her favourite three songs.

Seven coins with some Rio 2016-related designs

Boxing, Paralympic swimming, athletics, cycling, rowing, beach volleyball and the Olympic torch are also celebrated on nine different designs, five for collectors.