PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Romain Noble

The French wheelchair fencer will look to win his first world title this week in Budapest, Hungary.

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The IPA encourages contact between Paralympians alumni to help support the Movement after their athletic careers are over.

Richard Osvath

More than 160 athletes from 27 countries will take to the piste in foil, sabre and epee events starting on Wednesday (7 August).

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Matt Cowdrey, Sarah Louise Rung and Juan Reyes hope to shine on the second day of the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships.

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On 12 August the world’s best swimmers will gather in Montreal for the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships. Benoit Huot talks about the Canadian team’s excitement for the first competition of its kind in North America.

2012 Continents Cup

Athletes permitted to display sponsors logos for the first time ever.

IWRF Wheelchair Rugby Ready

Using an interactive format, viewers will be able to learn in depth about wheelchair rugby in a fun and educational way.

Joy Onaolapo

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is saddened to hear the news, and IPC President Sir Philip Craven has sent a letter of condolence to Onaolapo’s family and friends via the Nigerian National Paralympic Committee.

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With just one week to go, take a look at the key events to watch on the opening day of the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

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400m freestyle S7 Paralympic Champion Josef Craig admits to being shocked by his team mate’s improvements in training, but still thinks he has what it takes to become the World Champion in Montreal.