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![International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS)](/sites/default/files/images/160513071457609_ic3.jpg)
ICSEMIS registration, abstract submission deadlines extended
Both deadlines for the sports science convention that takes place in Brazil before Rio 2016 have been moved to 31 May.
![The Olympic Tennis Centre hosted the first competition in Barra Olympic Park.](/sites/default/files/images/170202104925964_rio-olympic-park.jpg)
Sport week: Football 5-a-side venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Olympic Tennis Centre during the Paralympic Games.
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Great British wheelchair rugby team named for Rio
Eleven players from the 2015 European Championship team were selected to compete in September’s Paralympic Games.
![Tarvisio, Italy, will host the 2017 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships](/sites/default/files/images/150313132548679_Di%2BPrampero_credi%2BCarlo%2BSpaliviero_0.jpg)
Tarvisio, Italy, to host 2017 alpine skiing Worlds
The event was launched at a fashion show in the bay of Portopiccolo in Sistiana and is a major part of the build-up for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Leduc to host first Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship
The inaugural 2016 Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship will be held 13-15 May.
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British women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
A blend of youth and experience will represent Great Britain in the sport at September’s Paralympic Games.
![graphic with Terezinha Guilhermina](/sites/default/files/images/160513083116072_16%2Bmay%2B2016a.jpg)
Music Monday with Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina
The T11 world record holder over 100m, 200m and 400m will be looking to add to her nine Paralympic medals at Rio 2016.
![A blade runner crossers the finish line ahead of her rivals.](/sites/default/files/images/150530173401478_475255114_0.jpg)
Para athletics explained – Blade running
The world’s fastest female blade runner, the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn explains what it is like to running on blades.
![Ricardo Steinmetz Alves competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/140711134641464_LON_0809_3334.jpg)
Sport week: Four football 5 players to look out for at Rio 2016
Here are four players that are set to shine at September’s Paralympic Games.
![Eric Villalon of Spain](/sites/default/files/images/160512065945186_Eric%2BVillalon.jpg)
Throwback Thursday: Spain’s Eric Villalon Fuentes
Now retired from alpine skiing, Spain’s most decorated winter Paralympian splits his time between sports development and his passion for photography.
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Documentary series profiling world’s best Para athletes to start airing this October
The “Who I Am” series have been produced by WOWOW, Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster.
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Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA
Big names set to compete include Jarryd Wallace, Vanessa Low, David Brown and Rachael Morrison.
Snowboarder Michelle Salt: My three heroes
The Canadian Paralympian explains why Nicole Roundy, Terry Fox and Kaillie Humphries inspire her.
Final call for Athletes’ Council nominations ahead of Monday’s deadline
National Paralympic Committees have until Monday to nominate an athlete for September’s Council elections which will take place during Rio 2016.
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IPC President chairs panel on sport at UK Anti-Corruption Summit
Around 150 delegates from 50 countries including world leaders and representatives from business, sport and civil society met in London, Great Britain.
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Long jumper Low aims to finish on a high at Rio 2016
The German world champion will be in action this week at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA as she continues her preparations for September’s Paralympics.
![Swimmer in the water, doing breaststroke](/sites/default/files/images/150714170927259_2015%2BIPC%2BSwimming%2BWorld%2BChampionships_20150714_Luc%2BPercival_0281_HD.jpg)
Serrano receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The 17-year-old broke the 100m breaststroke SB7 world record.
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Romania win Blind Football Euro Challenge Cup
The Romanian football 5-a-side team was crowned champion after recording four scoreless draws and three penalty shootouts wins.
![Spain Football 5-a-Side team](/sites/default/files/images/120727115300176_SpainBrasil3.jpg)
Sport week: History of football 5
Look back at the invention of the sport and its introduction to the Paralympic Games.
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My best and worst moments with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The Swiss Silver Bullet reflects on the 2004 and 2008 Paralympic Games.