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Priority ticket window for grassroots clubs to London 2017
British athletics family have until 31 March 2016 to register for priority purchase for the IPC Athletics World Championships.
De La Forest triumphant at shooting World Cup
Great Britain claim team gold in R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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‘Project RIO’ to support Austrian para-athletes
Austrian Ministry of Sports has given EUR 20 million to support athletes vying for Rio 2016 Games.
Busy Purdy seeks balance towards PyeongChang 2018
The US Paralympic snowboard bronze medallist and celebrity wants to find a way to compete, whilst at the same time spreading her story.
Double gold for UAE at shooting World Cup
A second gold for Abdulla Sultan Alaryani and a win for Abdulla Alahbabi highlight day three of the IPC Shooting World Cup.
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Road to Rio 2016: Agitos Foundation Sessions conclude
A total of 155 athletes, classifiers, coaches and sport managers from across the Americas have benefitted from training by industry experts in the lead-up to the next Paralympic Games.
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Tokyo 2020 “Best prepared Organising Committee” with four years to go
IPC CEO Xavier Gonzalez believes Tokyo 2020 are on course to deliver the best ever Paralympic Games.
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Para-archer Nemati to be Iran’s flag bearer at Rio Olympics
The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist qualified for both Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in 2015.
French skiers reveal perspectives on speed races
Downhill training begins at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France, on Monday (25 January).
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Russia, Lithuania win goalball gold at Pajulahti Games
The Russian women’s team defeated world champion the USA in what might be a taster of the finals at Rio 2016.
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IPC and BOCOG host 2022 Paralympic Winter Games Orientation Seminar
The International Paralympic Committee and Beijing Organising Committee of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) co-hosted a Paralympic Winter Games Orientation Seminar in Beijing, China, on Monday (25 January).
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OCS Group Ireland sponsors Irish Paralympic team
The facilities management service provider returns to support the Irish squad heading to Rio 2016.
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Four Japanese newspapers become Tokyo 2020 Official Partners
The media organisations will provide content in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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USA beat Canada in OT for World Sledge Hockey Challenge title
Josh Pauls' goal helps US win back-to-back gold medals.
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Brazil tops medals table at Rio 2016 Test Event
The hosts of the next Paralympic Games doubled their gold medal haul on the final day of competition (23 January) of the IPC Powerlifting World Cup.
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Alaryani secures victory at home shooting World Cup
Australian Natalie Smith also completed a stunning win over Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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France’s Bochet wins 51st World Cup race in St. Moritz
World champion Marie Bochet steals another win in slalom in Switzerland.
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Records fall at Rio 2016 powerlifting event
Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo sets new continental mark on way to gold, while Cuba’s Jesus Drake Veja lifts personal best to top podium.
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Ripa ready to rip after delayed season start
Swedish Paralympic champion Helene Ripa is ready for her first cross-country skiing World Cup after missing the opening round.
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Russia secure podium double at shooting World Cup
Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop also claimed victory on the rifle range in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates on Saturday (23 January).