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![A young amputee girl smiles to the camera, wearing a white t-shirt with a Swansea 2014 imprint](/sites/default/files/images/140616112339608_Molly%2BSwansea_0.jpg)
German Assignment for Swansea 2014 Youngster
An aspiring young Paralympian will fly to Berlin for a unique Swansea 2014 mission this week.
![A view onto the Rio 2016 venues](/sites/default/files/images/140123113817823_PO%2Balta%2BCredit%2BAECOM_0.jpg)
Update to Rio 2016 para-athletics medals programme
IPC Athletics has announced that 27 of the 177 events planned for inclusion in the track and field programme at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are currently not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria as of 6 June 2014 due to the population of athletes.
![British wheelchair racer David Weir with his lifelong coach Jenny Archer MBE.](/sites/default/files/images/140614101314676_Weir%2BArcher_0.jpg)
David Weir’s coach Jenny Archer awarded an MBE
Since becoming Weir's coach in 2002, Archer has seen her prodigy win six Paralympic golds and six world titles
![Walid Ktila](/sites/default/files/images/130801135913000_174411150.jpg)
Africa set to stage its first IPC Athletics Grand Prix
The IPC Athletics Grand Prix series moves to Africa for the 8th Tunis International Meeting on 16-18 June, marking the first time the continent has staged a major IPC Athletics event.
![Sir Philip Craven](/sites/default/files/images/140311115704422_Sir%2BPhilip_477111561_0.jpg)
“Gender parity at the Paralympic Games is our goal,” says Sir Philip Craven
Speaking at the 6th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport in Helsinki, Finland, the IPC President outlined the Paralympic Movement's long term ambition.
![Aled Davies throwing a discus](/sites/default/files/images/140601094027248_IPC_ATH_GP_GROSETTO_20140531_LP_1689_WEB.jpg)
Aled Davies wins Athlete of the Month for May
Great Britain’s Aled Davies wins the public vote after breaking the discus world record at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Grosseto, Italy.
IPC Athletics launches Education Pathways Programme
IPC Athletics, the global governing body of para-athletics, has launched its Education Pathways Programme which aims to improve the standards of classifiers, technical officials and coaches within the sport.
![Scott Reardon and Heinrich Popow](/sites/default/files/images/131225175300132_Reardon.jpg)
Scott Reardon excited for Berlin showdown with Heinrich Popow
Australia’s Scott Reardon is relishing the prospect of racing Heinrich Popow in Berlin next weekend (20-22 June) for the first time since they tied for gold at last year’s World Championships, and believes that eventually either he or his German rival will smash the 12 second barrier for the 100m T42.
![The Irish runner Jason Smyth competes in the men's 100m - T13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/120901101045730_Jason%2BSmyth_0.jpg)
Jason Smyth could face Usain Bolt at Glasgow 2014
After making the Northern Ireland team for Glasgow 2014, the world's fastest Paralympian could now face the world's fastest Olympian.
![Australia's Angela Ballard and Madison de Rozario after taking second and third in the women's 800m T53 final at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships](/sites/default/files/images/140609114830818_174282260_0.jpg)
Australia names 12 para-athletes for Glasgow 2014
Kurt Fearnley, Madison de Rozario and Angie Ballard are amongst the big name Australians set to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
![The Irish runner Jason Smyth competes in the men's 100m - T13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/120901101045730_Jason%2BSmyth_0.jpg)
A day in the life of…Double world and Paralympic champion Jason Smyth
Ever wondered what the world's fastest Paralympian does each day? Wonder no more as Jason Smyth takes us through his day.
![Aled Davies celebrates](/sites/default/files/images/140531172125244_174273202_0.jpg)
Six para-athletes named in Welsh team for Glasgow 2014
World record holder Aled Davies to headline Welsh athletics team at Commonwealth Games
![A female wheelchair racer leans forward in her chair wearing sunglasses](/sites/default/files/images/140605122705428_151184310_0.jpg)
Jade Jones to be tested on and off the track this summer
At just 18 years of age Jones has a busy summer ahead, first tackling her exams before lining up the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.
![German wheelchair tennis player Sabine Ellerbrock](/sites/default/files/images/130702092939373_Sabine%2BEllerbrock%2Bcredit%2BLuc%2BPercival.jpg)
WHAT TO WATCH: June 2014
A jam-packed month in store for sports fans, highlighted by international competitions in fencing, shooting, athletics, wheelchair tennis, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, goalball and para-triathlon.
![Aled Davies throwing a discus](/sites/default/files/images/140601094027248_IPC_ATH_GP_GROSETTO_20140531_LP_1689_WEB.jpg)
Vote now for May’s IPC Athlete of the Month
Nominees include: Marieke Vervoort, Aled Davies, Yui Kamiji, Dariusz Pender, and Marco Dispaltro.
![Aled Davies throwing a discus](/sites/default/files/images/140601094027248_IPC_ATH_GP_GROSETTO_20140531_LP_1689_WEB.jpg)
Great Britain’s Aled Davies breaks discus world record
With the European Championships under three months away, Aled Davies says he’s ready to break the 50m barrier this summer. Italy’s Martina Caironi and South Africa’s Ilse Hayes are also aiming for round number this season.
![Martina Caironi, winces,](/sites/default/files/images/140601151349298_IPC_ATH_GP_GROSETTO_20140601_LP_2004_WEB_4_3_1_0.jpg)
Martina Caironi chases down a new 200m world record
In a race against below-knee amputees, Martina Caironi pushed her self to the edge of her limits, to break the 200m T42 world record.
![Markus Rehm, single leg amputee extends his legs over the long jump pit](/sites/default/files/images/140601094237065_IPC_ATH_GP_GROSETTO_20140531_LP_1188_WEB_0.jpg)
Markus Rehm edges closer to 8m long jump goal
Germany's Markus Rehm edges closer to his ultimate goal, whilst Finland's Toni Piispanen had a better result earlier in the day.
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Assegnati a Grosseto gli Europei di atletica paralimpica del 2016
La città di Grosseto ospiterà i Campionati Europei di atletica paralimpica del 2016, anno delle Paralimpiadi di Rio.
![A picture of women running on a tracking field](/sites/default/files/images/130204152613758_151285251.jpg)
TED talker Caironi ready for Grosseto
Italian world champion Caironi hoping this weekend's Grand Prix can improve her form ahead of August's Europeans.