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SIUS renews official partnership with IPC Shooting
Swiss company will continue working with IPC Shooting as Official Results and Target Systems Provider until 2024.
Tang reflects on surprise Rio 2016 swimming gold
Wai Lok Tang won Hong Kong’s first medal of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, beating a strong field of competitors.
New US shooting star in Dahl reflects on Rio
At the age of 20 and as a Paralympic debutant, US shooter McKenna Dahl shook up the shooting world with her historic R5 bronze medal.
International Standards for 2015 Athlete Classification Code published
After significant engagement with stakeholders across the Paralympic Movement, the International Standards have been finalised.
Brazil continues to develop Nordic skiing
A roller-ski event was held in the city of Sao Carlos, with six Brazilian athletes taking part in the sitting and standing categories.
Kosice 2016: Stage set for top European dancers
The European Championships begins 28 October in Kosice, Slovakia.
South-east Asian NPCs benefit from Agitos Foundation training workshop
Participants are bringing back new knowledge and experience gained from the Agitos Foundation, Sport for Tomorrow’s new partnership.
Throwback Thursday: Argentina’s Susana Masciotra
Twenty-four years after competing at her last Paralympics as a swimmer and track and field athlete, Tel Aviv 1968 gold medallist made a surprising comeback to Para sports as a wheelchair fencer.
Goalball world rankings updated
IBSA have published the goalball rankings as of 30 September, with Brazil leading amongst men and women.
Andrew Cross: Fast-paced, busy… and a Brazilian bonanza
The IPC’s volunteer writer shares his experience covering wheelchair tennis at Rio 2016.
Marek helps athletes dig deep on being ‘Proud Paralympian’
The Polish former Para alpine skier served as an athlete ambassador for the IPC’s education programme which was relaunched during Rio 2016.
US sport envoys promote ice sledge hockey
Paralympic gold medallists travel to Slovakia as part of a US embassy programme which also aims to promote rights for people with impairments.
Women’s ice sledge hockey players impress
The Women’s World Ice Sledge Hockey Festival came to a close with plans to keep developing.
Lima 2019 unveils Parapan Ams logo
The colourful logo shows three athletes celebrating on the Flower of Amancaes, which is native of Peru, and symbolises the athletes’ determination and courage, and their union on the podium.
Become a volunteer for Sao Paulo 2017
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee invites all physical education undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Youth Parapan American Games’ volunteer programme by 31 October.
Course prep and schedule revealed for Big White 2017
With 100 days to go until the 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships in Canada, organisers aim to create a world leading facility.
#500DaysToGo: Han hoping to peak at the right time
The South Korean alpine skier is working towards the performance of his life at his home Paralympic Winter Games.
#500DaystoGo: Yunho Kim targets medals
The South Korean Para snowboarder wants to improve his skills quickly and win his first medals in the sport.
#500DaysToGo: Five players to watch at PyeongChang 2018
With the final season before the next Winter Paralympics getting underway in just a few days, here are a handful of players hoping to make an impact.
#500DaysToGo: Snowboarder Park's family key to motivation
The South Korean is spurred on by the support of his wife and family as he looks to make a splash at his home Paralympics.