PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Great Britain, Germany among nations to contend with China, who make their European debut in 2015.

Women in racing wheelchair

The Swiss European champion wheelchair racer gives an insight into her training regime ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain wins the Women's 100m T34 during the Diamond League at Alexander Stadium on August 24, 2014 in Birmingham, England.

British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.

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The Egyptian powerlifter had her suspension reduced after appealing her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

NPC Iran held a ceremony on 24 May in Tehran to include National Paralympic Day in their routine mission to serve the people with impairments.

National Paralympic Day was added to Iran’s annual calendar, showcasing their commitment to serve people with disabilities.

Fiona Southorn, Jono Hailstone, Kate Horan at 2014 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Mexico.

Hailstone succeeds two-time Olympian Cameron, who took on a new role with Cycling New Zealand.

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Archery Ireland, Badminton Ireland and Irish Taekwondo Union were added to the Irish Paralympic family

Liu Lei of China celebrates a world record lift and takes gold in the Men's 67.5kg competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

China’s powerlifting champion explains his workout regimen as he prepares for the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in July.

Elisabetta Mijno of Italy competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Italy, Great Britain also battle for the podium in the first international competition in 2015.

Four Brazilian para-sport heroes stand in front of a Kinoplex sign

Videos of Brazilian para-sport heroes will be shown in more than 200 cinemas across the country