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20-23 September

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Female wheelchair racer

The 20-year-old Finnish wheelchair athlete is aiming to win her first world title at Doha 2015.

Man on a bike, cycling on a track

The Irish para-cyclist dedicated much to break the track cycling world record, only for a punctured tyre to destroy his chance.

Logo Swiss Paralympic Committee

The Swiss company will provide racing suits to the Swiss Paralympic ski team.

Three men in wheelchairs, having their hand on their chest

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.

A skyline with many skyscrapers in the background. Red flowers and water in the front.

Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches give their view on which will be the most competitive event.

Man in red jersey throwing a discus

Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete targets gold in both the men’s discus and javelin throws at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

My Incredible Story by Thuraya al Zaabi (English)

Thuraya Al Zaabi reflects on how para-athletics changed her life and looks ahead to the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Two men holding a banner in front of a modern skyline

Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches have been giving their predictions for some key races.

A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.

Table tennis player in action

The first day of group, team stages of the para-table tennis Europeans wrapped up.

Two wheelchair rugby players fighting for the ball

Classic rivals the USA and Canada will battle for the gold medal.

Sophie Wells

The free event will be held on 25 October, giving attendees an opportunity to try various para-sports and promote home-favourite athletes.

Sledge hockey players on the ice in action

The sport is looking to continue growing the competition calendar in 2015-16, after a successful last two seasons.

Wheelchair rugby players in action

WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders

Man in red jersey focusing on a table tennis ball

Spain’s Alvaro Valera took gold in the men’s class 6 single; Poland’s Natalia Partyka took the crown in the women’s class 10.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair celebrates after crossing a finish line

The US T52 racer and multiple world champion, believes training at the University of Illinois will inspire him to greater things.

Roof of a Oriental building

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Arab Art (Arabic version below)

Man doing long jump

T/F 20 – Intellectual impairment (Arabic version below)

Al-Kass logo

Al-Kass (Arabic version below)

My Incredible Story by Giusy Versace (English)

The inspirational power of sport (Arabic version below)