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Success of WoMentoring celebrated
A project to develop female leaders within the Paralympic Movement will conclude in Bonn, Germany, with sharing of experiences and evaluation.
Schett, Shea claim victory at snowboard World Cup
Austrian Reinhold Schett takes his first World Cup win after threatening the No. 1 spot all season.
Declan Farmer: My first time
When the Paralympic champion first tried sledge hockey, there were very few opportunities at the grassroots level in his hometown.
Novi Sad to host first sledge hockey C-Pool Worlds
The competition in Serbia featuring Austria, Belgium/Netherlands and Finland aims to give teams the chance to compete and develop the sport.
Nominees invited for Women’s Day Recognition
The IPC Membership are being asked to nominate someone who inspires women within the Paralympic Movement.
Patmore, Genge claim first World Cup podiums
World champions are also in form in snowboard-cross in Big White, Canada.
Reynolds, McGrath to highlight Oceania para-canoe Champs
The two World medallists will take on the regions top para-canoers and test themselves ahead of Rio 2016.
Giant slalom concludes at Espot Europa Cup
Skiers from Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands claim wins in Spain.
Four podium finishes for Canada at snowboard NorAm Cup
Ahead of the World Cup action, Canadian riders were in fine form at home in Big White.
Rabl leads the way once again in Espot Europa Cup
The Austrian Paralympic bronze medallist sit-skier is proving unstoppable in Spain, this time with a win in giant slalom.
Seven announces Parathon to help send Australia’s Paralympic team to Rio
A special five-hour-long Weekend Sunrise on 5 March will aim to raise funds for the Australian team ahead of September’s Paralympic Games.
Silvio Velo seeks to retire as Rio 2016 champion
The Argentinian football 5-a-side player hopes to get over the hump against rival Brazil.
My best and worst moments: Ireland’s Michael McKillop
The Irish middle distance runner who is looking to retain his Paralympic titles shares his career highs and lows.
Weir headlines British team for IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup
The men’s and women’s T54 wheelchair racers will form part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
NPC Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Airlines sign cooperation agreement
The agreement will benefit Azerbaijani athletes toward the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Canadian NPC, NOC sign historic MoU
In total, five sports organisations in Canada committed to work together to develop their future athletes.
Cadbury encourages New Zealanders to get behind their Paralympians
The public is being encouraged to leave messages of support ahead of Rio 2016 via a special dedicated microsite.
Four to watch at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup
Some of the top fencers return to Eger, Hungary, to kick off the Paralympic year.
Snowboard-cross, banked slalom World Cup to get underway
Snowboard-cross and banked slalom to be contested at IPC Snowboard World Cup in Big White, Canada
Alaryani receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for January
The UAE shooter captured two gold medals at the first World Cup of 2016.