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10-16 March

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Team photo of men sitting in wheelchairs on a basketball court
Wheelchair Basketball

The German women’s team and British men seal gold medals at the 2015 wheelchair basketball Euros.

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira, Australia's Evan O'Hanlon, Ireland's Jason Smyth and the USA's Richard Browne will compete in Rio to find the world's fastest para-athlete.
Rio 2016

The video gives a glimpse on the work Irish para-athletes have put in to prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

A picture of a man on the starting block
Athletics

2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, 21-31 October, Doha, Qatar

Artists representing Rio 2016 peform during the closing ceremony at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Rio 2016

The full schedule of activities happening on Sunday (6 September) and Monday (7 September) to celebrate #1yeartogo.

Building
Athletics

Aspetar fully supports the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, Doha, Qatar

Three athletes pose for a photo
Athletics

Qatar is very proud to introduce three incredible para-athletes who will be competing in the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships Doha.

View on a stadium
Athletics

SUHAIM BIN HAMAD STADIUM: Home to the World Championships

A swimmer says thank you to the crowds at the para-swimming World Championships in 2015
Ecuador

The event will begin 20 September in Ecuador, the first time it has been held outside of Europe.

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira, Australia's Evan O'Hanlon, Ireland's Jason Smyth and the USA's Richard Browne will compete in Rio to find the world's fastest para-athlete.
Rio 2016

The Irishman will go head-to-head with Richard Browne, Evan O’Hanlon and Petrucio Ferreira in Rio on Monday to determine who is the world’s fastest para-athlete.

Graphic with picture of upper body of swimmer, celebrating.
Swimming

As part of one year to go to Rio 2016 celebrations, Brazilian superstar Brasil talks about the main influences in his life.

France’s Marie-Amelie Le Fur, gives an insight into her three heroes.
Athletics

The French Paralympic champion gives an insight into her three heroes ahead of Doha 2015.

A female sit-skier competes at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
PyeongChang 2018

South Korean Nordic skier Vo-Ra-Mi Seo carries the weight of her country, and her home town, into the next Winter Paralympics.

Two athletes performing in taekwondo
Taekwondo

The MoU aims to bring the sport closer to Pan American Games inclusion.

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair playing a forhand during a wheelchair tennis match.
Rio 2016

Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have stayed atop the podium – for a long time.

A picture of a man in an electrical wheelchair talking during a ceremony
Rio 2016

Event planners share their vision and joke they are competing with Olympic organisers to put on the best show.

Aerial view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio, Brazil, which will host rowing and canoe events during the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

The International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven believes next year’s Games can build on the success of London 2012 and Sochi 2014.

Rchard Browne poses with Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom.
Rio 2016

US amputee sprinter back in city to help celebrate one year to Games with unprecedented race against athletes in other Paralympic classes.

Black and white picture showing upper body of a man
Powerlifting

IPC Powerlifting referee Verdonck began his involvement with the sport in the 1990s.

Erik Horrie competes at the 2015 World Rowing Championships is held in Aiguebelette, France.
Rowing

The Australian won his third AS men’s single sculls title, just one of Australia’s two gold medals.

Powerlifter Luciano Dantas, visually impaired judoka Lucia Teixeira and sprinter Vinicius Rodrigues.
Rio 2016

Amputee sprinter, blind judoka and powerlifter amazed Brazilian gym regulars, as part of Rio 2016 ticket promotion campaign.