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Silvio Velo
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Paralympic and world champions Brazil will start as strong favourites during the seven day competition.

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Archery

It will be a big month for many athletes, with Toronto 2015 and World Championships in canoe and archery on the agenda.

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Wheelchair Tennis

The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.

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The tournament will take place in Tokyo, Japan, this September with two teams qualifying for Rio 2016.

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Great Britain takes silver, while Spain edges China for bronze

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The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.

Adolfo Acosta Rodriguez of Spain goes up against three Argentina defenders at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
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The London 2012 football 5-a-side bronze medallists hope August’s event will ensure qualification for London 2012.

Leomon Silva of Brazil scored 51 goals at the 2014 Goalball World Championships
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May’s event is expected to attract around 3,000 athletes from 80 countries who will compete in 10 sports.

Brazil's player Jefinho in action
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The Paralympic Pele looking to secure his third Parapan title in Toronto this August.

Dartanyon Crockett
Rio 2016

In 2014, 271 Paralympic places were decided for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in 10 sports.

Brazil's Number 10 Ricardinho
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Brazilian Paralympic Committee announce names of six athletes in the running for best athlete of the year.

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A 1-0 win over arch-rivals Argentina means Brazil have now won four world titles in the last 16 years.

Members of the Brazilian team singing their national anthem during the victory ceremony
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In a repeat of the 2006 final, Brazil beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to be crowned champions of the 2014 IBSA Blind Football World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Brazil's Number 10 Ricardinho
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Brazil and Argentina are the only two teams to win the world title and the two will meet again in Monday’s final in Tokyo, Japan.

Dylan Alcott celebrates winning his quad wheelchair tennis singles match against Great Britain's Andy Lapthorne at the 2014 Australian Open.
Rio 2016

Action from the football 5-a-side Worlds, banked slalom makes it debut in para-snowboard, a world record attempt and more.

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At the Football 5-a-side worlds, reigning champions Brazil smash Germany, Argentina keep up their form, whilst Spain and China need penalties to progress.

Members of the Brazilian team singing their national anthem during the victory ceremony
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The three-time Paralympic and reigning world champions put in a strong display against Turkey and Colombia, while Japan, Argentina and China picked up their first wins.

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The European champions have been urged to give their all in a bid to win a first world title.

Silvio Velo
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Argentina’s football 5-a-side captain Silvio Velo is confident as they aim to become champions for a third time at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Team Great Britain marching onto the field led by their goalkeeper in the Football 5-a-side during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Sir Philip Craven, President of the IPC, made the draw for the competition which will take place in August 2015