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Three reasons why Rebecca Meyers loves swimming
USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist will kick off her swimming season at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
Dr. Cheri Blauwet awarded International Women’s Day Recognition
The triple Paralympian and medical practitioner’s impact on Para sport has been recognised to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Big Interview: APC CEO Lynne Anderson
Get to know the new head of the Australian Paralympic Committee as she enters her second year of Paralympic duties, off the back of her first Paralympics Games in Rio.
Thailand to host women’s wheelchair basketball camp
Participants will learn how to develop their skills from some of the top women coaches in a fun environment.
WWhCC2017: Scotland break tie for second place
Undefeated Russia became the first team to secure a play-off place.
London to host biggest ever summer of World Athletics
Tickets for the London 2017 World Para Athletics are back on sale following high demand.
Sao Paulo 2017 launches its official website
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will take place in the Brazilian city from 20-25 March, with around 1,000 athletes from more than 20 countries competing.
Australia celebrate achievements of women in Para sport
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) recognised the importance of gender diversity in sport ahead of the International Women’s Day on 8 March.
Agitos Foundation to host International Federations
In what will be a first for Paralympic sport development, all summer sport International Federations will be brought together to share best practice.
Puch opens season with triple victories
The Austrian Paralympic champion was among the returning riders from Rio 2016 to take top prizes in Doha.
Cote to coach Canadian wheelchair rugby
Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.
Rebecca Meyers seeks to continue promoting Para sports
With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.
WWhCC2017: Six teams tied for second after day four
With Canada, Germany, Norway, Scotland, South Korea and China all tied, the remaining sessions will be crucial.
Mark Arendz excited to race at Paralympic course
The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.
Arnost Petracek voted Czech Para athlete of the year
The swimmer took home his nation’s lone gold medal from Rio 2016.
Ibrahim Al-Hussein wins prestigious USSA award
The Syrian refugee swimmer competed for the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team at Rio 2016.
Roland Garros is top of the list for Griffioen
The Dutch player’s main target for 2017 is not to remain as world No.1 but to win more Grand Slams.
Nominations process opens for IPC Governing Board elections
The successor to IPC President Sir Philip Craven will be elected this September in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Switzerland’s Cuche focused on Paralympic prize
Robin Cuche won his first World Championships medal in January, surprising himself, and is working towards PyeongChang 2018.
Three reasons why Jessica Long loves swimming
After competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the US swimmer will be back to the pool at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.