PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Following the first IPC Shooting World Cup Paralympic qualifier of the season, 34 National Paralympic Committees have quota places for the next Paralympic Games.

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Ambassadors include two legendary Brazilian footballers Romario and Ronaldinho.

Group of people celebrating

The decision was taken at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Several hand cyclists at the start of a race

The team of Vittorio Podesta, Luca Mazzone, and Alessandro Zanardi were victorious in Nottwil, Switzerland.

Siamand Rahman Dubai 2014

Iranian world and Paralympic champion breaks his own world record twice to lift 295kg.

Man in wheelchair on the podium receiving a medal from a woman

Paralympic champion Juan Reyes is relishing the chance to swim at his fourth Para Pan American Games in Canada.

Three men in white training suits stand on a podium with medals

Less than a year into the sport, the South Korean judoka has already captured two key titles in the men’s under-81kg.

Powerlifting at the Parapans

Relive the action from the last Parapan American Games with the Toronto 2015 edition fast approaching.

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The new generic online programme is targeted at qualified coaching looking to transition into training para-athletes.

Kid in a handbike with other people standing around and watching

Three camps throughout the summer will allow children to try para-sports and hear from Paralympians.