After moving up from the B-Pool, Norway found themselves battling for World gold and hopefully Paralympic gold in two years’ time.
Wheelchair Fencing
The hottest rivalries, a teenager’s search for gold, a nation’s winning drought – here are the storylines to follow at Rio 2016.
France
A total of 126 French and 21 Swiss athletes will compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Fencing
Here are 13 fencers to follow when swords are drawn at Rio 2016.
Archery
US Paralympic silver medallist Matt Stutzman explains how he shoots a bow and arrow without any arms.
Athletics
On home soil, Great Britain’s Richard Whitehead and Libby Clegg rewrote the record books.
Triathlon
Many of the top Para triathletes are aiming for gold in Rotterdam and will test their forms ahead of September’s Paralympics.
Summer Sports
In addition to Monday’s report, the IPC received additional information from Richard McLaren the report’s author.
Athletics
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final
Wheelchair Fencing
Reigning Paralympic champion Yu Chui Yee is not anxious about the expectations heading into Rio.
Equestrian
Two-time Paralympic champion Michele George will spearhead the equestrian team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Swimming
Ireland’s 14-year-old swimmer dreams of winning her first Paralympic medal, in Rio.
Athletics
British fans will get to watch their favourite track and field stars in action before they jet to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Canoe
The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.
Slovenia
After partnering earlier this year, NPC Slovenia and Lidl put together a photo exhibition that displayed the lives of athletes with impairments.
Swimming
At only 16 years old, the French swimmer won a bronze at last May’s Euros and will compete at his first Paralympic Games, this September.
Rio 2016
Cyclist Israel Hilario Rimas and sailor John Twomey will carry Peru’s and Ireland’s flags, respectively, at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
The British discus thrower will go head-to-head this weekend in London with the USA’s world record holder David Blair.
Rio 2016
Mexico’s 18-year-old athlete took part in an Agitos Foundation training camp in 2015, which helped him qualify for September’s Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Fencing
The sport was developed by Sir Ludwig Gutmann, founder of the Paralympic Movement.