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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

USA and Canada's ice sledge hockey teams
Para Ice Hockey

Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.

AGITOS Workshop Dominican Republic

The Agitos Foundation will work with up to 15 National Paralympic Committees in 2014 to help transfer knowledge and resources.

Daniel Mendes Brazil
Athletics

IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.

Sochi 2014 100 days to go
Wheelchair Curling

With 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, the IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator previews 100 storylines to look out for, starting with No. 100.

Paralympic simulation exercise
Russia

The exercise is part of the Sochi 2014 Excellence Programme and organised by the IPC Academy.

Brazil football 5-a-side
Blind Football

Brazil’s football 5-a-side team won the Copa America in a penalty shoot-out, as Jefinho scored 12 goals in the tournament.

A picture of a man and woman standing
Australia

The Australian leader has contributed more than 12 years of service to the Paralympic Movement.

Canada and South Korea's ice sledge hockey's teams
Para Ice Hockey

Canada, USA, Russia, and South Korea – all of whom have qualified for Sochi 2014 – will play a week-long tournament in Toronto.

Mitchell Gourley Thredbo 2013
Sochi 2014

Australia are aiming for a top-15 finish at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC Nordic Skiing Sochi 2014 Test Event
Sochi 2014

School lessons, flash mobs, art projects and filming are part of the celebrations in Sochi to mark 100 days to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Marlou van Rhijn Nike ad
Wheelchair Basketball

Highlights of 2013 on the commercial side of the Paralympic Movement have included Marlou van Rhijn’s Nike sponsorship and Guinness’ wheelchair basketball ad.

Brian McKeever
Wheelchair Curling

Find out what athletes had to say following the major Canadian coverage announcement to mark 100 days until Sochi 2014.

Sir Philip Craven at General Assembly 2013
Sochi 2014

Newly re-elected IPC President looks ahead to the next winter Paralympics and urges the Russian public to get behind the Games

David Weir
Athletics

Great Britain’s David Weir, recently named Best Male athlete, is getting back into his normal training regime after taking a year off from several top competitions.

Bill Chaffey
Triathlon

The Australian para-triathlete won his fourth straight world title in 2013 in a field that’s getting stronger and deeper by the year.

A picture of a sport arena from inside
Cross-Country Skiing

With just over 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, find out how to purchase your tickets to the big event.

Veronica Hipolito of Brazil set World Record over 100m T38 at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
Brazil

Approximately 1,300 students, ages 12 to 20, will be in the largest city in Brazil to compete in 10 sports.

Ellie Simmonds
Swimming

290 swimmers compete in Great Britain’s National Open Short Course Championships, breaking seven world and 15 European records.

Keith Gabel and Mike Shea
Alpine Skiing

Team USA snowboarders Mike Shea and Keith Gabel reveal their recipe for success – turkey impressions, camaraderie and paper-airplanes.

Sir Philip Craven

New Vice President Andrew Parsons was also elected together with 10 Members at Large for the IPC Governing Board.