Paralympic News: Follow the latest IPC news and top stories featuring Paralympic athletes
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Frederique Turgeon 're-learns' skiing on one leg to reach the top
'You have to believe that you’re the best out there to become the best,' says Canadian Para alpine skiier
![Diego Cerega holds a ball](/sites/default/files/2020-07/Diego-Cerega4.jpeg)
Diego Cerega hangs up his boots and becomes coach
Argentinian blind football legend remains involved in the sport he loves
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Atos extend Worldwide Paralympic Partnership
The agreement also includes marketing rights for the IPC and the Paralympic Games through the IOC-IPC long-term collaboration agreement
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Technical Officials training through online education Hub
World Para Powerlifting creates platform to provide continued professional development opportunities
![Ellie Cole | Australia | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/oembed_thumbnails/XEKHuD2K-Vm65_kq66s7e6dw3on4z0dhHB5kL-saGAg.jpg)
Ellie and Emilee making plans for Paris 2024
Australia's six-time Paralympic champion inspires 11-year-old to follow her swimming dreams
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Michael Feistle believes it's Germany's turn for goalball glory at Tokyo 2020
Goalball player feels it is Germany’s moment to climb onto the first step of the Paralympic podium
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IPC Board discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic
'The Tokyo 2020 presentation was reassuring and gave the Board confidence about the measures the Organising Committee is taking to re-plan the Paralympic Games next summer'
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Denmark’s 30-year journey to wheelchair rugby history
Revamped programme helps nation make for Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 next year
IPC appoints new panel members to independent Board of Appeal of Classification
The primary purpose of the BAC is to hear athlete classification appeals in various Para sports across the Paralympic Movement
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Comeback-kid Cartwright is back on 'track' for Tokyo
'I’ve never really been able to let go of it. I’ve always loved it and I know I’m not finished'
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European 10m Championships cancelled
Lasko, Slovenia was set to host the second edition of the competition in November
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IPC Athletes’ Council to launch global consultation regarding athlete protests
'We want to better understand the subjects Para athletes feel passionately about and gather views on how they believe they could best be communicated at the Games'
![a group of male wheelchair rugby players celebrating on the court](/sites/default/files/images/180615094505355_Australia%2Brugby%2B2016.jpg)
Sport Week: Top moments in wheelchair rugby
A look at Paralympic highlights since the sport’s debut in 1996
![Elie Enock](/sites/default/files/oembed_thumbnails/7HulXoQTGCNtqduP4NTYywL4OzP7w6MteOkRK_x0qM4.jpg)
Elie Enock dreams of leading Vanuatu’s hope at Tokyo
'All of my dreams for my life were crushed, but then I became involved in Para-sport, and everything changed for me'
IPC clarifies IWBF statement
IPC Governing Board considers the IWBF’s statement to be entirely misleading and therefore feels compelled to provide members with the full facts and information on this matter
![Two men playing wheelchair rugby collide their chairs.](/sites/default/files/images/160811081211078_2016%2BCanada%2BCup_Kevin%2BBogetti-Smith.jpg)
Sport Week: Welcome to wheelchair rugby
The sport originated from Canada and became a Paralympic sport at Sydney 2000
![Male triathlete with arm disability holds Canadian flag](/sites/default/files/2019-09/stefan-daniel.jpg)
Stefan Daniel: Inspired by a little brotherly love in Tokyo
The driving force behind triathlon star’s quest for gold
![Two female wheelchair fencers pose with their medals on the podium](/sites/default/files/2020-07/irma-khetsuriana-eva%20pvia%20gomez%20%286%29.jpg)
Irma Khetsuriani's journey from despair to a life full of hope
How positive choices and a chance phone call from Georgia’s NPC set Irma Khetsuriani on the path to becoming a champion athlete
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Ivan Golubkov proves home training can make a champion
Former teenage prodigy turned into five-time Crystal Globe winner lives up to expectations with another perfect season
India’s Palak Kohli battles all odds to brace for Tokyo challenge
‘The Tokyo 2020 postponement was indeed a disappointment for me as I missed my board exams to secure qualification points towards my dream’