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Craig Spence: 10 things I loved about London 2012
One year on IPC Director of Media and Communications gives 10 thoughts about London 2012
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One year on: Wheelchair fencing star Bebe Vio
One year on from her appearance as a Torchbearer at London 2012, Beatrice Vio is wheelchair fencing’s up-and-coming star.
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Continents Cup to be livestreamed
Wheelchair dance sport competition will be shown starting on Saturday (31 August), covering an exciting two days of competition.
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Helen Hynd: Dizzy heights of London 2012
Last summer proud mum Helen Hynd watched on as sons Ollie and Sam competed in the Aquatics Centre.
![Austria's Mendy Swoboda won his second world title in the para-canoe K1 men’s 200m TA event.](/sites/default/files/images/130830101624007_993393_10151610914253848_2008245346_n.jpg)
Austria’s Swoboda repeats as para-canoe world champion
Find out how Austria, Brazil and Canada made their way to the top of the podium at the ICF Para-Canoe World Championships.
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Defar dazzles in Zurich - IAAF Diamond League
First season final also sees Bondarenko flying high.
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Alex Zanardi wins his first UCI world title
Italy’s Alex Zanardi, Vittorio Podesta and Luca Mazzone all won gold to open the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships.
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Czechs win thriller over host nation Russia in Sochi
The Czechs took the Russians to a penalty shootout and Canada remained undefeated at the ice sledge hockey Test Event.
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France, Netherlands in front at Sailing Worlds
The French are leading the sonar class and the Dutch the one-person keelboat event heading into the final weekend of the IFDS Sailing World Championships.
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Para-Cycling Road Worlds take flight
Top names such as Jiri Jezek and Alex Zanardi will compete for gold at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships.
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Stoke Mandeville to be part of all future Paralympic Games Torch Relays
Agitos symbol also unvelied on day of celebrations of one year on from London 2012.
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Brits win six medals to open Para-Canoe Worlds
Jeannette Chippington picked up three medals for Great Britain in Duisburg, Germany.
Norway upset Russia on Sochi ice
Norway beat Russia and Canada defeated the Czech Republic to open the International Ice Sledge Hockey “4 Nations” Tournament.
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Margaret Maughan looks back on lighting London cauldron
How did lighting the Paralympic cauldron in 2012 open a new door for an 85-year-old six-time Paralympic champion?
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Nominees for 2013 IPC Governing Board elections announced
A total of 31 nominations have been approved by the IPC for 28 candidates.
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Marlou Van Rhijn launches youth camp in Aruba
Dutch Paralympic and two-time world champion travels to the Caribbean island as part of efforts to develop para-sport.
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First British athletes selected for Sochi 2014
Gregor Ewan, Tom Killin, Aileen Neilson and Bob McPherson will make up Great Britain’s wheelchair curling team in Sochi.
Herning 2013: Behind the scenes
The volunteers, commentators and Danish chef d’equipe at the European Para-Dressage Championships were all there for a reason.