Paralympic News: Follow the latest IPC news and top stories featuring Paralympic athletes
![Ali Jawad](/sites/default/files/images/140324115209285_1514534_1454088421478937_695240695_n_0.jpg)
Media accreditation open for Powerlifting European Open Champs
The competition runs 24-28 Novemeber in Eger, Hungary.
![Man and woman in wheelchair hold their countries' respective flags.](/sites/default/files/images/151102123419293_GettyImages-495236276.jpg)
McFadden wins New York City Marathon
The US wheelchair racer claimed her third straight marathon grand slam.
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Japan upsets Australia in zonal championships
The Japanese wheelchair rugby team defeated the defending world champions, landing a spot at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: October 2015
The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.
![Veronika Vadovicova concentrates on her next shot.](/sites/default/files/images/150330200214040_Veronika%2BVadovicova%2B2015%2BIPC%2BShooting%2BWorld%2BCup_0.jpg)
Last chance for shooters at World Cup
Nearly 180 athletes from 48 countries are in Fort Benning, USA, for the final opportunity to gain quota places for their country at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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World Archery releases new mobile app
World Archery Live now available with expanded results, statistics and biographies on Apple and Android devices.
![Goalkeeper Steve Cash of the United States](/sites/default/files/images/151007122934306_hockey%2BSochi_0.jpg)
Schedule confirmed for 2015 US Sled Classic
Record number of club teams and players will thrash it out on the ice in Coral Springs, Florida, from 19 November.
IPC declare Doha 2015 “Best IPC Athletics World Championships to date”
World Championships conclude with dazzling fireworks display after 10-days of incredible action.
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Big Interview: Carlos Nuzman
Q&A with the President of the Organising Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Prague to host IWAS U-23 World Games 2016
The competition will be held 29 June – 3 July 2016 and so far will feature five sports.
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South Africa paves the way for wheelchair fencing in Africa
A local sports club held a wheelchair fencing demonstration, and in return, has generated interest in the sport.
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Australian NPC, oOh! Media announce partnership
The agreement allows the Australian Paralympic Committee to advertise for their athletes on the road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Skylie of waterfront city](/sites/default/files/images/150907175438383_Destination%2BDoha_0.jpg)
Doha 2015: Preview of the last day of competition
Eighteen medal events will be contested on the final day of Doha 2015.
![Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships logo square](/sites/default/files/images/150210162556259_Doha%2B2015%2Blogo%2Bsquare.jpg)
Doha 2015: Mixed zone flashquotes from day ten
Straight from the mixed zone, here is what the athletes had to say at the IPC Athletics World Championships at the end of their event.
Doha 2015 ends with four golds for Walid Ktila as China top medals table
The 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships come to an end with 54 new world records.
IPC Swimming Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships now open
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Doha 2015: Preview of the penultimate day of competition
Seventeen medal events will be contested on Friday 30 October.
![Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships logo square](/sites/default/files/images/150210162556259_Doha%2B2015%2Blogo%2Bsquare.jpg)
Doha 2015: Mixed zone flashquotes from day nine
Straight from the mixed zone, here is what the athletes had to say at the IPC Athletics World Championships at the end of their event.
Caironi lowers 100m world record to take Doha 2015 gold
The Italian claimed one of 17 gold medals contested on Friday with a sensational run of 14.61.
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Name the mascot for 2016 swimming European Open
A social media poll has been launched for fans to vote between the names Funcho, Caco and Poncha.