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Spanish wheelchair basketball bouncing back
After making their first Paralympic appearance in 16 years, Spain are now aiming for further success at the Wheelchair Basketball European Championships.
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USA back to No. 1 in wheelchair rugby
The USA defeated Paralympic champions Australia to take first place at the Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge.
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Browne equals Peacock’s record, van Rhijn goes faster
Richard Browne unofficially runs 10.85 whilst Marlou van Rhijn shaves another 0.04 seconds off of her own world record.
![Abdi Jama](/sites/default/files/images/130610150644450_151006077_1.jpg)
Great Britain’s men’s squad decided for Euros
The British wheelchair basketball squad is preparing for the European Championships with the Continental Clash, which begins on Monday (10 June).
![Marlou van Rhijn](/sites/default/files/images/130515102825974_151258803.jpg)
Browne equals Peacock’s record, van Rhijn goes faster
Richard Browne unofficially runs 10.85 whilst Marlou van Rhijn shaves another 0.04 seconds off of her own world record.
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David Prince feels quicker than ever ahead of US trials
With his recovery from an almost catastrophic injury now complete, the 400m T44 world record holder looks ahead to the US trials and World Champs in Lyon.
Paralympic Sport Awards deadline extended
The 2013 Paralympic Sport Awards will be presented on 23 November, along with the Paralympic Media Awards and Paralympic Order.
![Sarah Storey wins third London 2012 gold](/sites/default/files/images/120905174316688_Sarah%2BStorey_5.jpg)
Which cyclists should I watch in 2013?
Sarah Storey, Alex Zanardi and Jiri Jezek highlight the cycling Ones to Watch list for this season.
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NPC Belgium president re-elected to Olympic post
Anne d’Ieteren, President of the Belgian Paralympic Committee, will continue to serve on the Governing Board of the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee.
![Rafael Muino Gamez](/sites/default/files/images/130608164305955_150996439_0.jpg)
Frankfurt 2013: By the numbers
Here are some key figures regarding the wheelchair basketball European Championships ahead of this month’s event.
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Finalists decided at Roland Garros
Jiske Griffioen will play Sabine Ellerbrock and Stephane Houdet will face Shingo Kunieda in the singles finals in Paris.
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Houdet, Ellerbrock win Roland Garros titles
France's Stephane Houdet beat Japan's Shingo Kunieda and Germany's Sabine Ellerbrock defeated the Netherlands' Jiske Griffioen in Paris.
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World Masters Games deadline extended
Those wishing to take part in archery, athletics and swimming events at the World Masters Games have until 30 June to sign up.
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Ban Ki-Moon praises IPC’s work
The UN Secretary General talked about the success of the London Paralympics at the International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development in New York.
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IAAF Diamond League: Gatlin upsets bolt
Murielle Ahoure also surprises at the Olympic stadium in Rome, whilst Paralympic Champion Martina Caironi finishes fourth behind team mate and Great Britain's Laura Sugar.
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Zanardi: I’m ageing like Italian wine
Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi says he’s ready to start his road to Rio 2016 with the Para-Cycling Road World Cup this week.
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Brazilians take to bench for powerlifting nationals
Four London 2012 Paralympians will take part in the Sao Paulo National Competition for powerlifting this week.
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IPC launches Classification Code Review process
Everyone interested in the Paralympic Movement is encouraged to provide feedback on the IPC’s Classification Code.
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Reid, Montjane make Roland Garros semi-finals
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane highlighted the first day of wheelchair tennis action in Paris, France.
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Para-Cycling Road World Cup to kick off
There will be 243 athletes from 31 different countries in Italy this week for the first stage of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup.