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Kunieda, Kamiji receive ITF honours
The Japanese duo were among the tennis stars recognised for their achievements in the 2014 season.
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Houdet looks to take back French Open title
The No. 2 ranked Frenchman expects a clash on the clay at Roland Garros with Japan’s No. 1 ranked Shingo Kunieda.
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Australia dominate waters at Delta Lloyd Regatta
Australian sailors won two of three Paralympic class events, giving them momentum for the upcoming World Cup in Great Britain.
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NHL Stanley Cup Final divides USA sledge hockey players
Find out how Declan Farmer, Brody Roybal and Kevin McKee are all connected to the Chicago-Tampa Bay matchup.
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Paralympians amongst South Africa’s Glasgow 2015 squad
Ten athletes, including four Paralympians and reigning world champion Kevin Paul, will compete at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships.
![Sir Philip Craven the President of the International Paralympic Committee speaks to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150306111306036_Sir%2BPhilip%2BCraven.jpg)
Sir Philip Craven to chair IOC Olympic Education Commission
Besides Sir Philip, several representatives have been nominated to IOC Commissions.
![Marlou van Rhijn (T43), Becky Richter (T51) and Martina Caironi (T42) all broke 100m world records in Nottwil in May 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150531164018553_11391422_1030356606974906_6384275060554276804_n.jpg)
The Nottwil Grand Prix record breakers
Nine world and six regional records broken at a sensational IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
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Qatar Gears up for Ground-breaking IPC Athletics World Championships
International Paralympic Committee conclude visit to Doha ahead of Middle East’s biggest-ever Paralympic event in October.
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Hewett helps British make World Team Cup history
The 17-year-old newcomer was big in lifting Great Britain to their first World Group title; the Netherlands, USA add to their records.
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Great Britain win two para-triathlon titles on home course
Melissa Reid edges the Netherlands’ Joleen Hakker, while Lauren Steadman claims second World Para-triathlon Event gold in 2015.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2015
The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: May 2015
A classic USA-Canada ice sledge hockey showdown was among the highlights this past month.
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What to watch: June 2015
Here is a rundown of the top para-sporting events to keep an eye on this month.
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IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil is a record breaking success
Nine world and six regional records were broken over three days of sensational competition in Nottwil, Switzerland.
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Four 100m world records fall at IPC Athletics Grand Prix
Marlou van Rhijn, Martina Caironi, Toni Piispanen and Becky Richter all broke 100m orld records on the second day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.
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Four world records fall in Nottwil on Sunday morning
Marlou van Rhijn and Martina Caironi secured their second sprint world records of the weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as Ahmad Almutairi and Rachael Morrison also rewrote the record books.
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#SuperheroSunday: Rheed McCracken
The Australian T34 wheelchair racer shares his three heroes.
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Fisher’s form continues into 2015
New Zealand’s five time world champion Mary Fisher is the hot favourite for women’s S11 events at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
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Official song for Toronto 2015 released
Serena Ryder’s “Together We Are One” meant to represent the spirit of the Pan Am/Parapan American Games.
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Five facts about Nottwil
Ahead of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix, here are five things you might now know about the Swiss town that will stage this weekend’s event.