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Hug and Guilhermina to headline first IPC Athletics Grand Prix of 2014
A number of World and Paralympic champions including Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina and Switzerland’s Marcel Hug will be amongst the 490 athletes taking part in the first IPC Athletics Grand Prix of the season which starts on Saturday (22 February) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Weir fired up for seventh London Marathon title
David Weir and Tatyana McFadden will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2014
UN Secretary General meets IPC President
Ban Ki-moon and Sir Philip Craven talk about the Paralympic Movement ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony in Sochi.
Swansea 2014 launches ‘Champions’ programme
With just 200 days to go until the start of the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships, Swansea 2014 has launched its drive to recruit 1,000 volunteers.
Rio 2016 release budget for next summer Games
With 65 Olympic and Paralympic sports being contested, find out how much money Rio 2016 are devoting to hosting the Games.
Australia’s new campaign aims to fund Paralympians
Kurt Fearnley, Chris Bond and Victoria Pendergast are among those fronting Australia’s new Paralympic Games ‘Believe’ campaign.
Indonesia tops medals table at Asean Para Games
Indonesia pips Thailand to the post to finish first in the medals table for the first time at the Asean Para Games in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
The search for ‘Champions’ begins
2014 IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea to launch volunteering programme.
Flags raised ahead of Asean Para Games
11 countries set to compete in 12 sports in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, from Tuesday (14 January).
Sad passing of Dr. Aart Kruimer
IPC sends its condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Aart Kruimer, one of the world's leading figures in classification.
No. 2: Tatyana McFadden's magical season
From completing a marathon Grand Slam to winning six golds at the IPC Athletics World Championships, the American wheelchair racer had an incredible 2013.
No. 7: Popow and Reardon share 100m T42 gold
Heinrich Popow and Scott Reardon put on a photo finish for the ages at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.
No. 9: Tokyo lands 2020 Paralympic Games
Paralympian Mami Sato won global praise for her role in securing the Japanese city the Games.
No. 11: Amputee sprinters break new ground
During 47 days of sensational athletics, five athletes took leg amputee sprinting to a whole new level smashing eight world records.
No. 30: Markus Rehm’s historic 7.95m jump
Germany’s Markus Rehm jumped a distance this season that would have put him in the long jump final of the able-bodied World Championships.
IPC Athletics to unroll 22 education courses
IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.
No. 35: Para-athletes attract advertisers, sponsors
Highlights of 2013 on the commercial side of the Paralympic Movement have included Marlou van Rhijn’s Nike sponsorship and Guinness’ wheelchair basketball ad.
David Weir: 'I've got that hunger back'
Great Britain’s David Weir, recently named Best Male athlete, is getting back into his normal training regime after taking a year off from several top competitions.
No. 37: Ryan Chalmers, Richard Whitehead push boundaries
The American Paralympian pushed 3,500 miles across his country, while the British Paralympian ran 40 marathons in 40 days.
Paralympic Awards presented to winners in Athens
Find out which athletes and media were honoured for their top performances and coverage at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.