PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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APC Board appoints new Chief Executive
Lynne Anderson will start her new role 24 August.
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Romania’s Valeanu hits both the slopes and books
The aspiring doctor hopes to build off the bronze medal she won at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.
![Martin Schulz of Germany emerges from the water in the swim portion of the men's PT4 class during the Aquece Rio Paratriathlon at Copacabana beach.](/sites/default/files/images/150821111553034_triathlon_0.jpg)
Rotterdam to host 2016 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships
The event will be held prior to Rio 2016, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.
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Reynolds snatches para-canoe world title
It was tight, but Australia’s Amanda Reynolds mustered the energy to win the KL3 200m event at the Para-Canoe World Championships.
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ITTF opens bids for 2017 World Team Championships host
For the first time, the World Championships will be split between team and individual events.
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2015 IBSA Blind Football European Championships kick off
Host Great Britain are coming off a strong showing from May’s World Games and will challenge defending champs Spain.
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The Netherlands, Belgium name para-equestrian teams for Deauville
• The two powerhouses announced up to five riders who will represent their respective countries at the European Championships.
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Russia win U19 CP Football World Championships
Gazdanov shines for Russia in the first under-19 CP Football World Championships
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IBSA announced updated Rio 2016 qualification process for football 5
The remaining five slots will be decided at the European, Asian and African regional championships.
Germany’s football 5-a-side targets Rio 2016 qualification at European Championships
Only the top two teams of the IBSA Blind Football European Championships qualify for Rio 2016.