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Rio 2016

With September’s Paralympic Games fast approaching, here are 10 young athletes who could make a big name for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.

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Athletics

Stephen Miller, Ian Mirfin and Janice Eaglesham all awarded MBEs by Queen Elizabeth II.

Germany’s Markus Rehm
Athletics

The German long jumper retained his world title with a performance that would have won him gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Cuban sprinter Omara Durand
Athletics

The Cuban sprinter had a year to remember becoming the world’s fastest female para-athlete with sensational performances at Toronto 2015 and Doha 2015.

US players in their sledges on the ice after winning against Russia.
Athletics

Tatyana McFadden, Joe Berenyi and the US ice sledge hockey team among the award recipients.

General view at the Stadio Olimpico in Grosseto, Italy.
Athletics

The event in Grosseto, Italy, will take place between 10 and 16 June.

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Athletics

The US sprinter was in electric form in Doha running the fast times ever by a single leg amputee

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Athletics

With Rio 2016 fast approaching, the US Paralympic and world champion is about to become a firm household name in the US according to industry experts.

Sophie Hahn of Great Britain
Athletics

The British athlete’s performance at Doha 2015 helped her garner the recognition.

Georgina Hermitage of Great Britain celebrates winning the Women's 400m T37 race and breaking the world record at the 2015 IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final.
Athletics

The programme supports the next generation of Great Britain’s athletic talents.

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Rio 2016

Selection is based upon the potential to wins medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

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Athletics

A look back at the best quotes from athletes at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Carlos Serrano Zarate
Swimming

Track and field, swimming and powerlifting athletes will compete at the Third National Stage of Circuit Brazil Caixa Loterias from Friday (6 November) and swimmers in Merido, Mexico.

The IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil will feature 350 athletes from 39 countries between 29-31 May
Athletics

In 2016, 10 Grand Prix will take place in five continents and athletes will get a taste of what they can expect at Rio 2016.

Man and woman in wheelchair hold their countries' respective flags.
Athletics

The US wheelchair racer claimed her third straight marathon grand slam.

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Wheelchair Rugby

The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.

Mr Ameer Al Mulla (R) presents a gift to Mr Mohammed Alhameli at the closing ceremony of the IPC Athletics World Championships at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium in DOha, Qatar.
Athletics

World Championships conclude with dazzling fireworks display after 10-days of incredible action.

Skylie of waterfront city
Athletics

Eighteen medal events will be contested on the final day of Doha 2015.

Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships logo square
Athletics

Straight from the mixed zone, here is what the athletes had to say at the IPC Athletics World Championships at the end of their event.

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Athletics

The 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships come to an end with 54 new world records.