PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Nine nations will vie for qualification on the men’s side and eight nations will seek to earn qualification for the women’s group.

A woman in the wheelchair at the biathlon track

German Nordic skier Andrea Eskau dreams of adding a gold medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games to her two gold medals from the London 2012 Paralympics.

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Five winter sport athletes and teams are in the running for IPC Athlete of the Month.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Glasgow, Scotland will now host the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.

Roman Petushkov

In yet another Russian day of dominance, Roman Petushkov won his third World Championship title.

Sherif Osman

Twelve world records, pending IPC Powerlifting ratification, were set at the Fazza International Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.

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With five years to go until the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, preparations are gaining momentum.

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USA’s Lex Gillette explains why the moment you make the decision to delete your disability from your mindset is the moment that you win.

Tim Reddish

Tim Reddish will server another four years as head of the British Paralympic Assocation.

Ukraine nordic skiing

On day four of the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Ukraine racked up six titles.