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Hosts wanted for 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships
Bid process open for A, B and C-Pool events.
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IPC publishes Annual Report
Report provides update on IPC’s progress in six strategic areas.
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Lima 2019: More ambassadors announced
Official website also relaunched with two years to go until Parapans.
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Female player makes blind football history at Euros
Belgium’s Dorien Cornelis becomes first woman to compete in IBSA tournament.
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Lima 2019: Maria de Jesus Trujillo wants to inspire Peru
Young swimmer dreams big following breakthrough Youth Parapans.
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Lima 2019: Pilar Jauregui eyes Parapans success
Peruvian Para athlete talks Para sports growth in the country.
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Lima 2019: Mauricio Valencia seeks second Parapan gold
Colombia’s Paralympic champion looking forward to competing at third Games.
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Beijing 2022 name official airline for Olympics and Paralympics
Air China becomes Games partner for second time following Beijing 2008.
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Lima 2019: Daniela Gimenez on path to Parapans greatness
Argentinian swimmer aims to bounce back from Rio 2016 disappointment.
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Lima 2019: 10 things you should know
Sixth Parapan American Games gets underway in exactly 2 years.
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IPC Governing Board elections Q&A: Part 1
Candidates for President and Vice President answer key questions ahead of 8 September elections.
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Beijing brings out best Para table tennis players
Rio 2016 medallists headline Asian Championships field.
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Jonnie Peacock to compete in Strictly Come Dancing
Sprinter is first British Paralympian to star on the dance show.
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Curtis McGrath marks life-changing anniversary
Reigning Paralympic and world Para canoe champion competes at Worlds five years after losing legs.
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Mexico City 2017: Top European lifters
5 to watch at upcoming World Para Powerlifting Championships.
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The IPC wins major international prize
Paralympic Movement’s global governing body named as one of three laureates for prestigious LUI Che Woo Prize.
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Sofie Cox's storytelling charm
Belgian hoping to shine in front of home support at the 2017 World Para Dance Sport Championships.
History-makers in line for Para canoe glory
Sport’s first Paralympic champions favourites to add world golds to Rio 2016 success.
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PyeongChang 2018: Bronze brings confidence for Italy’s Luchini
World Championship medal has given the Para snowboarder a boost, yet keeping him grounded.
PyeongChang 2018: Schaffelhuber 'finished' after Paralympics
One of Germany’s most successful alpine skiers says next season is ‘all or nothing.’