PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Sixteen players – 10 existing and six new – will represent their country in 2015-16.

Carlos Serrano Zarate

As the season nears its end, here are five swimmers who broke onto the top step of the podium in 2015 and could make an impact next year.

Juan Manuel Geny

Five athletes take part in event during the Modern Pentathlon Youth A World Championships.

Eugene Fritzner

The Haitian handcyclist returned from the World Championships and hopes to give back to the rehabilitation centre that changed his life.

Manuel Pozzerle competes at the 2015 IPC Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain.

In February 2015 the Italian snowboarder won World Championships snowboard-cross gold, and now wants to finish on top of the World Cup standings.

WATCH LIVE - 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, Doha, Qatar

The IPC Athletics World Championships will take place between 21-31 October.

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With under a year to go until Rio 2016, athletes will travel a lot more. Here are some common issues they may encounter.

My Incredible Story by Jarryd Wallace (English)

Diagnosed with compartment syndrome at the age of 19, US para-athlete Jarryd Wallace took the difficult decision to have his right leg amputated below the knee. (Please find Arabic text below)

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Fully accessible hotel rooms (Please find Arabic text below)

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The Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) and the Qatar Anti-Doping Commission (QADC) (Please find Arabic text below)