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Afag Sultanova of Azerbaijan (blue) defeated Duygu Cete of Turkey in women's -57kg semi-final judo match on her way to the gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Uzbekistan’s Sayidov, Sharipov and Nurmetova are riding momentum off of February’s World Cup.

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012
Rio 2016

Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Gwang-Geun Choi of South Korea attacks during the u100kgs quarter-finals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft on her way to a new 200m T34 world record in Nottwil, Switzerland in May 2014.
Wheelchair Fencing

Here’s a brief rundown of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on during May.

Leomon Silva of Brazil scored 51 goals at the 2014 Goalball World Championships
Blind Football

May’s event is expected to attract around 3,000 athletes from 80 countries who will compete in 10 sports.

Matti Suur-Hamari took the victory in the men's SB-LL2 snowboard-cross race at the La Molina 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships
Wheelchair Curling

Catch-up on what went on during a very busy month for winter sports.

Yuliya Halinska and Laura Garcia Benitez
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In 13 events at Hungary’s biggest ever para-sport event, Uzbekistan took gold in four of them.

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The first IBSA Judo World Cup has attracted 205 athletes from 32 countries and will be the biggest para-sport ever to have taken place in Hungary.

USA judoka Dartanyon Crockett showing his gold medal.
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Since switching from wrestling to judo, the US athletes has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top.

Two men in wheelchair on ice, looking at some curling stones.
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Winter sports dominate a busy month of sport in February, but the para-athletics season will also get underway in Dubai, UAE.

Dartanyon Crockett
Rio 2016

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

Women in white clothes holds a Chinese flag
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Chinese athlete has a year to remember in 2014 winning world and Asian Para Games titles.

Female cross country skier behind a male cross country skier with orange bib on a track
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Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.

fireworks exploding at the Closing Ceremony of the Asian Para Games
Archery

A recap of all the Paralympic sports contested at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games, including badminton, which will make its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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Sanchez received a third of the vote after his impressive win at the 2014 judo worlds.

Naomi Soazo
Rio 2016

The Venezuelan judoka, a Beijing 2008 champion, is risking her all for Rio 2016.

Naomi Soazo
Rio 2016

La judoca venezolana, campeona en Beijing 2008, arriesga todo por Río 2016.

Dmytro Solovey of Ukraine and Sharif Khalilov of Uzbekistan compete in the Men's 73kg Gold Medal Contest at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
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The agreement between the two organisations looks to continue the development of judo worldwide.

Wheelchair dance sport - Osipov and Ryzhkova of Russia
Boccia

After another incredible month of para-sport, the public has the chance to vote for who they feel was the top athlete over the past month.

Two players sat in wheelchair holding trophies on their laps. In the background are two USA flags.
Football 7-a-side

September saw another huge month of para-sport, with numerous World Championships taking place.