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IPC Ice Hockey B Pool World Championships
10-16 March

Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

News - Ice sledge hockey

Qing Xu celebrating his win in the pool.
Rio 2016

The seven-time Paralympic swimming champion said that he is considering hanging up his googles after the Paralympic Games.

Ryley Batt competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Wheelchair Rugby

A player can be allocated to one of seven sport classes, depending on his or her impairment.

Twelve athletes in wheelchairs lined up, making up the wheelchair rugby team.
Rio 2016

Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.

A group of 12 paralympians wearing the new green and yellow uniforms.
Rio 2016

Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

An athlete in a wheelchair hitting a ball with a tennis racket.
Wheelchair Tennis

Brazil’s three-time Roland Garros champion and IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons took part in a wheelchair tennis festival in Paris, France.

Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating
Triathlon

The Great British PT4 racer carried her winning momentum from Lisbon, Portugal, into her home course.

Man in wheelchair on tennis court, celebrating
Wheelchair Tennis

Fernandez wins first Grand Slam after three tries; Buis captures first since falling to legendary Esther Vergeer in 2011.

Seven members of the Russian Paralympic Comittee sitting at a desk at a press conference.

A press conference and master classes were held to mark the countdown to the Games.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair celebrates on a track after crossing a finish line
Athletics

The Flying Finn is aiming to make up for world silver last year by winning the European and Paralympic titles this year and setting a new 100m T54 world record.

Two young women running on a track, head to head
Athletics

The teenage sprint sensation will be hoping to defend her European titles at Grosseto 2016, but what does she listen to?

Group picture of kids and adults around a table tennis table
Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Workshops in swimming and table tennis designed to help improve knowledge of classification.

Brazil football 5-a-side
Rio 2016

The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.

wheelchair rugby
Rio 2016

Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.

Aerial view on stadium
Rio 2016

Acclaimed artist Vik Muniz will create a new piece live in the Maracana Stadium with help from the athletes at Rio 2016.

Man hits a volleyball in the air
Rio 2016

The libero is confident Iran will have a winning sitting volleyball team together for September’s Paralympics.

London 2017 logo
Athletics

Dr Pam Venning appointed as Head of Medical Services and Bob Caple appointed Broadcast Manager.

a male wearing black and a helmet racing in a wheelchair
Athletics

The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.

two judo players competing
Judo

Check out six judokas to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Upper body of woman in front of branded background, microphone
Powerlifting

A raft of the best powerlifters from the region are expected at the Paralympic Games.

Tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

People with an impairments, school children and city governments to receive tickets through three initiatives.