PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will be a record-breaking success
The International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven believes next year’s Games can build on the success of London 2012 and Sochi 2014.
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Carnival veteran Richard Browne looking forward to party atmosphere at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
US amputee sprinter back in city to help celebrate one year to Games with unprecedented race against athletes in other Paralympic classes.
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IPC saddened by passing of powerlifting referee Verdonck
IPC Powerlifting referee Verdonck began his involvement with the sport in the 1990s.
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Rowing World Championships: Erik Horrie three-peats
The Australian won his third AS men’s single sculls title, just one of Australia’s two gold medals.
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Video: Hidden camera captures reactions when para-athletes show up
Amputee sprinter, blind judoka and powerlifter amazed Brazilian gym regulars, as part of Rio 2016 ticket promotion campaign.
![Stefan Daniel of Canada competes in the cycling portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/150904125628225_stefan2.jpg)
Daniel to lead field at Edmonton World Para-Triathlon Event
The Canadian is one to watch in the men’s PT4, especially with the World Championships just weeks away.
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IWBF Euros: Turkey, Germany stay unbeaten
The Turkish and Germans made their cases for spots in the gold medal game in day seven of the European Championships.
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Ireland’s Liam Moggan to speak at Para Athletics Coaching Conference
The long-time high performance coach will be one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural conference this December in Colorado Springs, USA.
Rowing World Championships: Skarstein, Horrie move to finals
Norway’s Birgit Skarstein and Australia’s Erik Horrie won the AS women and men’s single sculls semi-finals, respectively, moving closer to defending their world titles.
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Digital artists collaborate for Paralympic ‘Hackathon’
Workshop with around 50 journalists, designers, programmers and students kicks off celebrations for one year to Rio 2016.