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The continuation and launch of several projects as well as a nomination for an award have seen the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee flourish further in 2014.

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CPC continues to build momentum ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Women on cross-country skis on the slopes.

Swedish Nordic skier amongst those nominated for prestigious award from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.

Asian Paralympic Committee Conference

The UAE’s Majed Rashed is the new President of the Asian Paralympic Committee after elections were held on Wednesday (3 December).

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His Excellency succeeds Sir Phil Holmes at Paralympics New Zealand

Aurélie Rivard avec l’argent, Tully Kearney médaillée de bronze et Élodie Lorandi qui a remporté l’or sur le podium ce soir.

Athletes recognised for their performances at the Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships.

Tatyana McFadden

The theme of this year’s United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology”

Brazil's Number 10 Ricardinho

Brazilian Paralympic Committee announce names of six athletes in the running for best athlete of the year.

Will Bayley

Para-athletes from table tennis, wheelchair tennis and alpine skiing nominated.

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The Iranian women’s sitting volleyball team qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for the very first time, after reaching the final at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

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Events will be held in all five continents next year as the sport gears up for its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.

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The Agitos Foundation has been named as a nominee in the Best Disability Sports Contributor category for the Ghana Sports Excellence Awards 2014.

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The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.

Margaret Talbot

Former Chair of the IPC Education Committee passed away on Tuesday 2 December.

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Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.

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Czech world champion received prestigious award from the Czech Cycling Federation

The being Active in the UK guide supports more English people with an impairment to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Published ahead of the International Day of Disabled People, the guide aims to get more people with an impairment in England active.

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Six athletes including world and European champions have been shortlisted for November’s accolade

Biathlon Vuokatti

Winter sport dominates December’s schedule but sailing and para-badminton events will also be held.

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Rachel Froggatt will join the organisation in the newly created position of Commercial and Marketing Director.