PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

PyeongChang 2018 mascot white tiger on  a snowbaord and Asiatic black bear on a sit-ski.

POCOG released the first episode of Soohorang and Bandabi animated series.

 USA women's wheelchair basketball team

The qualified teams for Rio 2016 competed in international friendlies ahead of the Paralympic Games.

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Speech by IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Todd Nicholson

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Speech by IPC President Sir Philip Craven

Three Para triathlete women on the podium while the US flag is being raised

A closer look at teammates Allysa Seely, Hailey Danisewicz and Melissa Stockwell, all battling for the same gold medal.

Jessica Lewis of Bermuda reacts after her 800m race during the 2015 ParAthletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.

To mark one-year anniversary of the largest Parapan Am Games ever, which began on 7 August 2015, here are five magical moments to recall.

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The decision was taken unanimously by the IPC Governing Board as a result of NPC Russia’s inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.

Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms

Australia will send seven Para triathletes to Rio, and the US announced their football 7-a-side roster.

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The IPC’s decision will not be announced until 17:00 CEST on Sunday 7 August.

Naomi Soazo

El Salvador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela name their athletes for September’s Paralympics.