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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Kids from social programmes invited by Brazil’s sponsor to cheer for athletes
Rio 2016

The deal worth 120 million Brazilian real (EUR 46.15 million) until 2016 will be invested in Paralympic sport and athletes.

Czech Republic Ice Sledge Hockey Team
Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about the Czech Republic prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a woman competing in shooting
Shooting

Six of the world’s best shooting athletes have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.

Evan Strong snowboarding
Alpine Skiing

At the final snowboard cross event on the IPCAS calendar for this season, Evan Strong, Heidi Jo Duce and Joseph Chandler of the USA topped the podium.

Korea in Ice Sledge Worlds round robin
Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Korea prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a woman showing her gold medal
Athletics

Heading into the IPC Athletics World Championships, Canada’s Michelle Stilwell is also running for office in the British Columbia.

Alexi Salamone and Taylor Chace
Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about the USA prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Dmitry Lisov and Ilya Volkov
Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Russia prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Moroccan Para-Games
Morocco

As part of an Agitos Foundation development initiative, the Moroccan Para-Games took place for the first time.

Dutch para-athletics
Athletics

We are all working toward Lyon 2013, Doha 2015 and eventually Rio 2016 of course, but the future of para-athletics after Rio is with the talents that started these last few months.

Andrea Chiarotti
Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Italy prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Filip Rodzik
Shooting

After missing out on London 2012 due to injury, Polish Paralympic shooter Filip Rodzik has his sights set on the new season, beginning with next week’s IPC Shooting World Cup.

Sweden ice sledge hockey
Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Sweden prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a man crossing a finish line during an athletics race and celebrating his victory
Athletics

Some of the world’s best athletes will compete in Birmingham on Saturday 29 June when the British city’s Alexander Stadium stages the 2013 IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final.

A picture of a firework in a stadium
Greece

A picture of a man swimming
Swimming

The USA’s Ian Silverman and Kayla Wheeler both set world-record times to open the 2013 Spring CanAm swimming event in Minneapolis.

A picture of a man throwing a discuss
Athletics

The US Paralympics Track and Field Nationals, to be held in June, will serve as the country’s selection event for the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair during an athletics race
Athletics

Fans can pre-register for tickets for July’s London Anniversary Games, which will feature para-athletics.

A picture of a woman skiing on the slopes
Alpine Skiing

The public now has until 12:00 (CEST) on 12 April to vote for the winner.

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Russia

RIA Novosti will provide comprehensive coverage of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics, with special emphasis on the performance of the Russian athletes.