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Vote now for September’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
After another incredible month of para-sport, the public has the chance to vote for who they feel was the top athlete over the past month.

Spanish para-athlete Mari Carmen Paredes to star in TV programme
The visually impaired marathon runner will be one of six to take part in “Run to Valencia”

Maria Lyle named Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
Great Britain’s Lyle, at just 14-years-old, claimed two gold medals at the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Ottobock Running Clinic combines world-class technology and Paralympic experience
Reigning Paralympic and World Champion Heinrich Popow leads a three day running clinic in China to give amputees the skills to improve their freedom of movement and independence.

Date change for 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
The biggest para-athletics event ahead of Rio 2016 will now take place between 22-31 October 2015.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.

Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina praises volunteers
The T11 sprinter says that the volunteers are crucial in ensuring that athletes can focus on their performance.

Six Paralympians in Tokyo 2020 Athletes’ Commission
The athletes’ commission, made up of 21 leading figures of the Japanese sporting community, will assist in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games preparations

Vote now for Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Female
The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.

Eight Paralympians to receive Suncor’s FACE funding
The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.

Richard Browne targets sub 21 seconds for 200m after world record win
Despite his success, US sprinter says he would swap both his world records for world titles in 2015.

US Paralympics marks two-year countdown to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
The United States Olympic Committee joins the global Paralympic Movement in celebrating the two-year countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday 7 September.

Ten things we learned from the 2014 para-athletics season
The 2014 para-athletics season is slowly drawing to a close, so here is recap of 10 things we learned this year.
Browne aiming for world record at Memorial Van Damme
Two races – the men’s 200m T44 and women’s 400m T34-54 – will take place at the final Diamond League meeting of the year.

Vote now for Allianz Athlete of the Month, Best Male
After a bumper month of sport in August, the nominations will be split into three categories beginning with Best Male.

August: The month in sport reviewed
August 2014 was another amazing month of para-sport, with nine major Championships taking place

Rio 2016 opens registration process for Paralympic Volunteer Programme
Over 25,000 volunteers are needed to fill roles for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Grosseto President speaks passionately about 2016 Euros
Sandrino Porru, President of FISPES, is keen to deliver an ‘extraordinary event’ to follow the hugely successful 2014 IPC Athletics Euros.

Jonnie Peacock to participate in British National Paralympic Day
London 2012 gold medallist Jonnie Peacock among star athletes confirmed to participate in Saturday’s celebrations for National Paralympic Day.

IPC Vice President to take on IPC Athletics Americas Half Marathon Cup
Andrew Parsons, who is also the Brazilian Paralympic Committee President, will run alongside para-athletes on the streets of Rio.