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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Picture taken from above the basketball basket. Three female players in wheelchairs fighting for the ball under the basket.
Wheelchair Basketball

After stepping down as President, Orchard was reappointed as Secretary General

Elodie Lorandi
Swimming

One of France’s best swimmers is heading to the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships chased by several young athletes, attempting to retain four titles from 2011.

Upper body of women showing a medal to the camera
Shooting

After debuting at the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships, Hungarian Kristina David suffered a huge injury setback but began her road to recovery in 2013 with a new world record and European bronze medal.

Tom Kierey
Canoe

Keirey takes gold for Germany, as Great Britain claim seven gold medals at the 2014 ECA Canoe Sprint European Championships in Brandenburg, Germany.

Australia have retained their title at the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, South Korea, by beating the USA.
Wheelchair Basketball

Australia have retained their title at the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, South Korea, by beating the USA.

A woman looks up as she races in a wheelchair at the front of the pack with fans along the side of the road.
Athletics

With just five weeks to go until Swansea 2014, Jade Jones is tipping Switzerland's Manuela Schaer for big things.

Glasgow 2015 pool
Swimming

Glasgow 2015 to take place one year from now from 13-19 July.

Taylor Lipsett
Para Ice Hockey

After winning gold at Sochi 2014 as part of the US squad, Taylor Lipsett and Andy Yohe have announced their retirement from international competition.

Josh Dueck
Canada

CPC have won the 2014 Most Valuable Amateur Sport Property award at the Canadian Sponsorship Forum.

Justin Eveson
Wheelchair Basketball

Defending champions staged a thrilling comeback against Turkey, whilst USA defeated Spain to set up final in Incheon, Korea.

Be part of it: 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships
Cross-Country Skiing

Preparations for the biggest gathering of international athletes since Sochi 2014 continue with the launch of the competition website and promotional video.

Darko Duric
Swimming

Slovenia’s double world champion Darko ‘Dare’ Duric has set out his master plan for winning his first Paralympic gold medal, and the road to Rio begins at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.

Wheelchair Basketball: Great Britain plays against Turkey
Wheelchair Basketball

Last four decided at IWBF men's World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, Korea.

Great Britain's athlete Dan Greaves
Great Britain

Saturday 30 August will mark National Paralympic Day in Great Britain with many great events planned.

Vanessa Low long jump 2014 Athletics Grand Prix Berlin
Athletics

German confident of success at August’s IPC Athletics European Championships

Three wheelchair basketball players fight for the ball
Wheelchair Basketball

The quater finalists will go head-to-head on Saturday in the IWBF men's World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair screaming after her victory in an athletics race
Rio 2016

Retired Paralympic and Olympic athletes incuded on selection panel.

Wheelchair basketball player doing s free shot
Wheelchair Basketball

The European champions are the only unbeaten side left as the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships reaches the quarter finals.

Two female cyclists in black racing suits on a tandem, competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Cycling

Dale MacDonald appointed National Development Co-ordinator

Three wheelchair basketball players fight for the ball
Wheelchair Basketball

Reigning Champions Australia, Great Britain and Spain all maintain their unbeaten records as the second group phase reaches its penultimate stage.