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![Katia Aveiro will sing the anthem of Portugal at the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships](/sites/default/files/images/160401082007082_katia%2BAveiro.jpg)
Katia Aveiro to sing anthem at swimming European Champs
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister will sing the Portuguese national anthem at the Opening Ceremony of Funchal 2016.
![David Drahoninsky](/sites/default/files/images/150825121001829_David%2BDrahoninsky2.jpg)
Drahoninsky, Sarti among archers aiming for gold at Euros
The Championships bring the top European para-archers to France, where nine Paralympic spots are available.
![Kim Young-Gun](/sites/default/files/images/140320132612436_kim_young_gun_28_10_10.jpg)
Young-Gun aiming to be top gun at Rio 2016
The two-time Paralympic champion is hoping to reclaim his world number one ranking with victory at September’s Paralympic Games.
![Two men in wheelchairs, one throwing a blue ball](/sites/default/files/images/150311155154696_LON_0409_6680.jpg)
Sport Week: Stiff competition ahead for Smith
The BC1 boccia player has much work to do to reach the top podium at Rio 2016.
![Ice sledge hockey players in action on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150427220102696_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0081.jpg)
Kubes hitting stride ahead of Ostersund 2016
The two-time Paralympian remains an integral part of the Czech Republic’s core.
![Japanese Boccia Player](/sites/default/files/images/111223144031095_BE1_0824.jpg)
Sport Week: History of boccia
The sport is perhaps the earliest game ever played by mankind, with roots in ancient Greece and Egypt.
![Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) logo](/sites/default/files/images/150821095026808_Logo%2BAus%2BParalympics%2Blandscape2.jpg)
Australia Post helps deliver 2016 Paralympic team to Rio
The postal service provider will be a Major Partner with the APC.
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Russia claims final sitting volleyball qualification spot
Russia will be sending a men’s and women’s team to the Rio 2016 Games after their success at the World ParaVolley Intercontinental.
![Paralympics Ireland has launched the second instalment of their powerful ‘More Than Sport’ campaign.](/sites/default/files/images/160331065933777_FotorCreated.jpg)
Paralympics Ireland releases second instalment of powerful ‘More Than Sport’ campaign
Middle distance runner Michael McKillop, a winner of Paralympic, world and European titles, stars in the new promotional video
![Tyler McGregor races after the puck in Canada's preliminary round game against Norway at Buffalo 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150427222151077_web%2B20150427_CAN%2Bv%2BNOR_0455.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: Canada beat USA
Tyler McGregor’s third-period goal lifts team over reigning world champions in preliminary rounds.
![Pattaya Tadtong](/sites/default/files/images/130730110753801_tadtong%2B2.jpg)
BISFed Individual Worlds: Thailand take double gold
Pattaya Tadtong and Worawut Saengampa claimed the BC1 and BC3 titles, respectively.
![Snowboarder on a slope](/sites/default/files/images/151008122023482_Alex%2BMassie%2Bcredit%2Boriol%2Bmolas.jpg)
Alex Massie: My first time on a snowboard
After being sent a video on para-snowboarding, Massie decided to pick up his board once again to see if he still had the passion.
![Paul Schaus, Josh Sweeney, Josh Pauls, Nikko Landeros, Luke McDermott compete at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150427043204445_web%2B20150426_USA%2Bv%2BRUS_1026.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: Canada, the USA flex strengths on day one
Defending world champion the USA won in shut-out fashion.
![Marc Evers and Scott Quin competing in the Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14 at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow](/sites/default/files/images/150714110331957_2015%2BIPC%2BSwimming%2BWorld%2BChampionships_20150713_Luc%2BPercival_1519_HD.jpg)
Swimming European Open to be shown live
An expert commentary team of world and Paralympic medallists Paul Noble, Giles Long and Liz Johnson will voice the coverage.
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IPC warns athletes regarding Meldonium
The substance has been on the WADA 2016 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods effective 1 January 2016.
![Jan Matousek at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150427220503706_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0208.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Czech Republic Team Preview
What you need to know about Czech Republic prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
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Sport Week: Boccia venue at Rio 2016
Spectators can watch the sport 10-16 September in the Carioca Arena 2 venue.
![Two ice sledge hockey players fighting for the puck.](/sites/default/files/images/150428044508518_web%2B20150427_USA%2Bv%2BDEU_0057.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Germany Team Preview
What you need to know about Germany prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Woman with South African flag](/sites/default/files/images/160330135009154_Ilse%2BHayes.jpg)
My best and worst moments with South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
The sprinter shares the highs of breaking the world record and the lows of disqualification.
![Florian Planker](/sites/default/files/images/140119133856514_1377001_635732139800707_427547018_n_0.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Italy Team Preview
What you need to know about Italy prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.