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I’m Possible pilot to be launched in Colombia
NPC Colombia will launch the pilot of the Spanish version of the IPC’s educational programme in the city of Bogota, on 28 April.
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How do visually impaired swimmers know where their opponents are?
Paralympic champion Brad Snyder and tapper Brian Loeffler explain their tricks in the pool.
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IPC President scoops prestigious award
Sir Philip Craven was awarded the Leadership in Sport Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards.
Meyers continues great form at World Series
World and Paralympic swimming champion Rebecca Meyers put in a great performance alongside teammate Letticia Martinez on Friday (28 April).
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Ukraine doubles up on day three in Szczecin
Oleksii Denysiuk adds onto his 2017 success with a win in the P1.
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British swimmers dominate at World Series
An incredible heat swim saw Thomas Hamer claim a new European record as his teammates went on to claim three wins at home in Sheffield.
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Jonsson squeezes out win in Szczecin
Meanwhile Veronika Vadovicova went two for two on day two of the shooting Grand Prix.
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Vadovicova takes win in comeback fashion
The Slovakian Paralympic shooting champion won the R3 event at the Grand Prix in Szczecin, Poland.
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Olsson, de Groot seal their first ITF Super Series
The Swedish and Dutch wheelchair tennis players won the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, at the SA Open in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Gangneung 2017: Seven things learned
All seven teams had their moments in the spotlight at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool.
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Danish riders highlight Waregem
Denmark was led by Rio 2016 medallists Stinna Tange Kaastrup and Susanne Jensby Sunesen.
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Tokyo 2020 to team up with Rugby World Cup 2019
The landmark agreement aims to maximise the success and legacy of the two international events.
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I’m Possible education programme kicks off in Japan
School children learned about and tried Paralympic sports.
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Andrew Soule: My season highlights
The US sit-skier reflects on the pre-Paralympic season where he added two World Championships medals to his collection.
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Rory Cooper confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Seoul 1988 bronze medallist will pass on his knowledge at the scientific conference in September.
Four Irish swimmers set for World Series in Sheffield
The team is headlined by Rio 2016 bronze medallist Ellen Keane.
Five things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
After the season’s third Grand Prix, here are the main talking points.
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APC President congratulates new PASO President
Chile’s Neven Ilic was elected President of the Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) by one vote from Dominican Republic’s Jose Joaquin Puello.
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Big Interview: The Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Paralympic.org caught up with Canada’s Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities.
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Sao Paulo to stage Goalball American Championships
The Brazilian city will host the regional event, which will act as qualifier for the 2018 World Championships and the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games.