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Nick Taylor, David Wagner grab seventh doubles title
The duo of Nick Taylor and David Wagner defeated Greg Hasterok and Sarah Hunter in the quad doubles final at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.
Vale Paralympic pioneer Dr. John Grant
The Paralympic Movement in Australia has lost one of its pioneers, with the passing of Dr. John Grant.
IPC to count down Top 50 Moments of 2013
For the final 50 days of 2013, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will unveil the year’s best moments, culminating with No. 1 on 31 December.
Lithuania, Russia claim European goalball golds
Lithuania’s powerhouse men’s goalball team defeated Spain in a penalty shoot-out to capture the European title.
Powerlifters spread 'Raise the Bar' message
Anti-doping programme is rolled out at two international IPC Powerlifting competitions.
Shingo Kunieda sets up final against Joachim Gerard
Shingo Kunieda will face Joachim Gerard and Jiske Griffioen will play against Yui Kamiji in the men’s and women’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters finals.
Agitos returns to London 2012 Olympic Park
Find out what’s been happening in the London 2012 Olympic Park over the last 100 days.
Lifetime ban dropped after athlete’s former partner admits sabotage
Powerlifter Gunduz Ismayilov was banned for life in 2004 after a second anti-doping violation in four years.
Medicines regulator health warning on supplement OxyElite Pro
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a public warning today about serious liver and heart problems associated with two versions of sport supplement OxyElite Pro.
Tuchinov, Nemati grab golds to wrap up Archery Worlds
Russia finished atop the medal standings at the 2013 World Archery Para-Championships, followed by Great Britain and Turkey.
HAVE YOUR SAY on the future of the Paralympic Games!
As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.
Caixa Loterias Circuit closes Brazil’s calendar
Athletics and swimming national competitions close a year filled with good results for Brazilian athletes at IPC Swimming and IPC Athletics World Championships.
Gavin Bellis, Kathryn Ross named Para-Crew of Year
After winning the world title in the TA mixed double sculls event this year, the Australian duo will be honoured at a gala dinner in the Estonian capital of Tallinn.
Perfect 10 for lifters at Asian Open Championships
The last day of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships saw another world record fall, bringing the total for the competition to 10.
World Archery changes classification rules
To participate in para-archery, athletes’ impairment must now have a direct and important impact on their archery performance.
Gustavo Fernandez, Stephane Houdet roll into semis
Enticing semi-final matchups have been set at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, as Gustavo Fernandez will play Joachim Gerard and Stephane Houdet will challenge Shingo Kunieda.
Rio 2016 launches Paralympic pictograms
Individual pictograms have been launched for all Paralympic sports that will be part of the Rio 2016 Games programme.
Czech sledge hockey players star in alter ego campaign
Czech ice sledge hockey players are being featured in a national campaign leading up to Sochi 2014, in which they represent their alter egos across media and billboards.
ITF Coaches Conference includes wheelchair tennis demo
The ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference is held every two years to enhance the skillset of tennis and wheelchair tennis coaches around the globe.
Brazilians battle for powerlifting worlds places
91 athletes from a total of four nations compete in Fortaleza, aiming to qualify for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.