PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Damjan Pavlin](/sites/default/files/images/151105123758893_pavlin%2Bslo.jpg)
Brazil, USA, Germany, Sweden increase Rio 2016 places
British and Australian athletes also win gold at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.
![Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway](/sites/default/files/images/150313124055304_478601107.jpg)
Ulset tips Bye as next big thing in Nordic skiing
Norway’s Paralympic and world championships medallist believes that his up-and-coming teammate Eirik Bye has the potential to make a big impact.
![Rachel Choong](/sites/default/files/images/151105083150706_Choong%2B1.jpg)
Family support huge for Choong
The British badminton player made history at the World Championships, and in front of her family.
![Collage of five photos](/sites/default/files/images/151104094310477_Collage%2BAOTM.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – October 2015
The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
![Nandor Tunkel](/sites/default/files/images/151105111854301_hungary%2Bpowerlifting_0.jpg)
Hosts announce team for powerlifting European Open
A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.
![Erik Leirfallom](/sites/default/files/images/151104100950572_Erik%2BLeirfallom%2Balpine%2Bskiing.jpg)
Leirfallom looks forward to ‘exhilarating’ season
As the IPC Alpine Skiing Race Director for 2015-16, Leirfallom aims to focus on moving the World Cup series forward.
![IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning](/sites/default/files/images/151104115445354_SHOOTING.jpg)
South Africa and Switzerland secure Rio 2016 spots
Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.
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NPC Libya sign agreement with German city
The agreement would set up training camps for Libyan para-athletes in Cottbus.
![Carla Qualtrough was appointed Canada's Minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities in November 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/151104180811549_Carla.jpg)
Carla Qualtrough appointed Canada’s Minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities
IPC President Sir Philip Craven sends his congratulations on the two-time Paralympian’s new role.
Akbasheva and Morozov feel excitement building
Defending combi standard class 2 world champions are looking forward to the Worlds in Rome, Italy, which begin Friday (6 November).