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![Team Preview: Canada](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/LOYKcxyp2M-zT2t0KJiXMM_JW7S4CZUgEPDq8wm_Vzc.jpg?itok=xEw2VVi_)
Gangneung 2017: Canada team preview
Seventeen players from Canada’s silver medal squad from 2015 return to the World Para Ice Hockey Championships stage.
![African Para Taekwondo Open](/sites/default/files/images/170407133219292_African%2BPara%2BTaekwondo%2BOpen.jpg)
Rwanda tops podium at African Open
Top-ranked Para taekwondo athlete Mohammed Aatif was stunned in the semifinal.
![A picture of a man and a woman posing together for a photo](/sites/default/files/images/120530145431721_APC1.jpg)
African Paralympic Committee to hold General Assembly
The meeting will see the election of a new President and members of the Executive Board.
![Young Para athletes gather for training sessions that will help their future careers.](/sites/default/files/images/170320092031978_Proud%2BParalympian%2BSao%2BPaulo%2B2017.jpg)
Adecco helps young athletes to know their game plan
Three new modules for Proud Paralympian were piloted during workshops and activities at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapans.
![Sitting volleyball players](/sites/default/files/images/170406142004498_Rwanda%2Bsitting%2Bvolleyball%2BOIS%2BPhotos.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Rwanda featured in UN photo exhibition
In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the exhibition highlights what the UN and players all around the world do to harness the power of sport.
![Two delgates speak at a conference](/sites/default/files/images/151008004156832_VISTA-583_0.jpg)
Cheri Blauwet confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Paralympic medallist-turned-medical professional will talk on the importance of engaging all people with an impairment.
![Agitos representation during the Beijing Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/images/120118093737970_82689557_10.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility
As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.
![Para ice hockey players on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/170303173619750_Torino%2BInternational%2BItaly%2Bv%2BCanada.jpg)
Italy’s Para ice hockey team gets new addition
Eusebiu Antochi will join the ranks of his new country for the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
Paredes motivated after a satisfying season
After a top three finish in both the banked slalom and snowboard-cross World Cup, the Spanish snowboarder is ready for PyeongChang 2018.
![Kristy Pond competing at the 2011 Arafura Games](/sites/default/files/images/120202103447173_2011_05_Kristy_Pond.jpg)
APC seeks inclusion of Para sport at 2019 Arafura Games
NPC Australia is leading the call for Para sports in the multi-sporting event’s programme.
![Blind man on podium shakes his gold medal near his ear](/sites/default/files/images/170406122152401_brad%2Bsnyder.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Snyder returns to alma mater, military roots
The six-time Paralympic champion and war veteran is using his experience with Para sport to give back.
![Woman in wheelchair carries Iranian flag during Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/images/170406122951553_zahra%2Bnemati.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.
![Sally Pilbeam - Triathlon - Australia](/sites/default/files/images/170105143231526_Sally%2BPilbeam_Triathlon_Delly%2BCarrITU.jpg)
Friendship put aside as Pilbeam, Harvey renew rivalry
The Australians will race head-to-head in the opening World Para Triathlon Series.
![Group of Asian women's wheelchair basketball players pose](/sites/default/files/images/170405120722717_asia%2Bwomen%2Bwheelchair%2Bbasketball.jpg)
Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.
![A bobsleigh goes so fast down the track it's a blur.](/sites/default/files/images/140514132408378_474376391_0.jpg)
Young athletes train in Para bobsleigh
The last training session of the International Monobob, Para Bob and Skeleton School concluded in Latvia.
![A sit skier celebrates his performance](/sites/default/files/images/170405134609599_Eui%2BHyun%2BSin.jpg)
Eui Hyun Sin - My season highlights
The South Korean picks out three key moments from the 2017 season where he transformed into a medal hope for his home Paralympic Winter Games.
![Team Preview: Norway](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/PGqi5MGVqNXoZAuFK5MmTqIFkcVkv4gCaQSnyl5ijuI.jpg?itok=fP21RgIT)
Gangneung 2017: Norway team preview
The European bronze medallists are hoping for a podium place at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
![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)
Athletics Australia name six stars for London 2017
The initial selections follow the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships which concluded on Sunday.
![An aerial shot of the London 2017 logo to mark 100 days to go until July's World Para Athletics Championships.](/sites/default/files/images/170427122637062_170405073145541_100DTG_Track.jpg)
Peacock looking to shush crowd once more at London 2017
The double Paralympic champion issues a rallying cry for fans to buy tickets for his tilt at sprint glory on 16 July.
![Swimmer raises her arms on the podium to celebrate her medal](/sites/default/files/images/170405090101812_chelsey%2Bgotell%2B2%2B%2BMike%2BRidewood-CPC.jpg)
Q&A with new IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Chelsey Gotell
Canadian Paralympic swimmer talks about her experience and priorities in giving Para athletes a louder voice within the Movement.