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![BT announces partnership with GB Wheelchair Rugby](/sites/default/files/images/150123094050222_BT%2BGB%2Bwheelchair%2Bbasketball.jpg)
BT announces partnership with GB Wheelchair Rugby
GB team aim for success at the inaugural BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge during the 2015 Rugby World Cup this autumn
![The cauldron of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships is lit.](/sites/default/files/images/150124122630149_Cable%2B2015%2BOpening%2BCeremony.jpg)
2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships open
A series of dignitaries and a lumberjack competition entertain a packed crowd at the Lakewoods Resort in Cable, Wisconsin, USA.
![Sweden's ice sledge hockey team](/sites/default/files/images/131025180732172_GERvSWE_Torino2013_IS_Hockey00749_WEB.jpg)
Media accreditation opens for Ostersund 2015
With 50 days to go until the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B-Pool World Championships, media can now apply for accreditation.
Cable 2015: Biathlon short distance preview
Day one of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships will see Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Sweden's Zebastian Modin get their campaigns underway.
![Laurie Stephens of USA](/sites/default/files/images/150123101617890_Laurie%2BStephens.jpg)
Stephens shifts attitude in bid to podium
The USA’s Laurie Stephens, along with coach Kevin Jardine, believe that a more relaxed approach is the key to podiums in 2014-15.
![Two snowboarders race on a slope](/sites/default/files/images/150114143446448_Para-snowboard%2BWC%2BAspen.jpg)
Riders to watch at 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships named
Eight Paralympic champions and World Cup winners have been listed as Ones to Watch
![Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran](/sites/default/files/images/150123084659361_1.jpg)
Iranian medallists meet Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the achievements of para-athletes at the 2014 Asian Para-Games.
Cable 2015 set to welcome world’s best para-Nordic skiers
Competitions at the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships begin on Saturday (24 January).
![Helena Lucas](/sites/default/files/images/120906170645464_Helena%2BLucas_0.jpg)
Preview: 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami
British sailor Helena Lucas will attempt to emulate Paralympic success in the first regatta of the year.
![Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain](/sites/default/files/images/150123091628837_Hannah%2BCockroft.jpg)
Cockroft describes “absolute killer” 800m training regime
British Paralympic and world champion is enjoying the challenge of tackling a new distance.
![NPC Germany mourns passing of Detlev Lutkehoff](/sites/default/files/images/150123140330817_10929902_753850938044972_3540762805776737770_n.jpg)
NPC Germany mourns passing of Detlev Lutkehoff
Detlev Lutkehoff played an important role in the development of the German Disability Sport Youth.
![Runner and guide run in a full stadium](/sites/default/files/images/150114163656360_151424805.jpg)
ECAC to add sports opportunities for para-athletes in leagues and championships
Students with an impairment attending an ECAC member university or college will get the opportunity to take part in leagues and championships.
![Alex Zanardi and Ernst Van Dyk](/sites/default/files/images/131114092422264_48%2BSprint%2Bfinish%2Bat%2BRoad%2BRace%2Bat%2Bworlds.jpg)
De Vries welcomes the Zanardi and van Dyk rivalry
Dutch handcycling ace is targeting further success in 2015 against his two great rivals.
![A picture of a man skiing](/sites/default/files/images/130116121636279_97805313.jpg)
Cable 2015: Ulset reflects on idols and influences
Olympic biathlon superstar Ole Einar Bjorndalen as well as his own brother John, have had a significant impact on the world champion’s career.
![Classification assessment](/sites/default/files/images/140627114320946_classification.jpg)
IPC to eliminate need to classify athletes at a Paralympic Games
IPC hopes by introducing a “zero classification” policy no athlete will need to be classified at a Paralympic Games
![Marieke Vervoort](/sites/default/files/images/150122083124731_Marieke_Notwill_Luc%2BPercival.jpg)
Marieke Vervoort awarded the National Trophy Victor Boin 2014
Belgian wheelchair racer made a comeback from serious injury in 2014 and set multiple world records in the T52 class.
![USA wheelchair basketball](/sites/default/files/images/150122111846254_USA%2Bwheelchair%2Bbasketball.jpg)
Top 18 athletes selected for US men’s wheelchair basketball team
Eventually 12 players will be selected for August’s Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
![The 2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan.](/sites/default/files/images/150323092147309_dance.jpg)
Wheelchair Dance calls for 2015 Worlds hosts
The biggest competition on the calendar can bring many benefits to host cities and countries.
![Kari Rasanen Chair IBSA Goalball](/sites/default/files/images/150121120338743_KariMarklundKariRasanensmall.jpg)
Kari Räsänen appointed new Chair of IBSA Goalball
The Fin succeeds Sweden's Kari Marklund who retired on 1 January 2015.
![Cable, USA, will host the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships](/sites/default/files/images/141023121115701_Cable%2Bsign%2Bin%2Bsnow_0.jpg)
Cable 2015 to be streamed live
Seven days of cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions will be streamed live at Cable2015.com from 24 January.