PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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World Anti-Doping Agency President John Fahey pushed for anti-doping in sport to receive priority attention in the future.

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Iconic London 2012 venue to stage athletics event

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The Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games will aim to play a significant role for the Paralympic Movement's growth in the Americas.

Tatyana McFadden - London 2012

IPC Governing Board member Ann Cody discusses the latest guidelines regarding athletes with an impairment issued from the US Department of Education.

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Scotland skip Aileen Neilson will try to lead her team to a podium finish at the upcoming World Wheelchair Curling Championships.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) co-ordination commission visits for the first time the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organising Committee (TO2015).

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IPC President Philip Craven called wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer one of the greatest Paralympians in history following her retirement.

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The future of para-snowboard looks bright as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) continue to develop the sport.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) co-ordination commission visits for the first time the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organising Committee (TO2015).

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Paul Davies will begin his new role as Performance Director of British Wheelchair Basketball programmes on 2 April.