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USOC announces 2014-15 award winners
Tatyana McFadden, Joe Berenyi and the US ice sledge hockey team among the award recipients.
Para-swimming champions unite in Manchester
Great Britain’s best swimmers will be at the Aquatics Centre as part of their road to Rio 2016.
No. 22: Sledge hockey’s success rings true at Buffalo 2015
Mass media attention made this year’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships the most-talked about in history.
Australian Paralympians honoured on IDPD
The celebration acknowledged the achievements of the 11 Australian Paralympians with the unveiling of a new plaque.
IPC Athletics launches website for 2016 European Championships
The event in Grosseto, Italy, will take place between 10 and 16 June.
Seop, Sagoy receive BWF year-end awards
Sam Seop Lee and Helle Sofie Sagoy took home the first-ever BWF honours for para-athletes.
Canada, Italy top standings at sledge hockey international
A packed Palatazzoli ice sledge hockey arena cheered the Italians on to a win against South Korea as Canada also defeated Norway.
IPC Snow Sports launches medal and trophy design competition
The next generation of para-snow sport fans are being asked to design medals and trophies for cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing and snowboard World Cups.
Matt Stutzman sets new Guinness World Record
The US ‘armless archer’ broke his own record for the farthest accurate shot.
Costa, Cardoso win Brazil’s 2015 Paralympic Awards
Canoeist Cardoso and long-jumper Costa were voted by the public as Brazil’s athletes of the year.
Colombia hosting wheelchair tennis workshops
Former German tennis legend Kai Schrameyer has been leading the sessions and sharing his experiences to the participants.
Canada take the lead at sledge hockey international
The 2015 World Championships silver medallists secured victory over hosts Italy in Torino.
Zahra Nemati named November’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Iranian archer qualified spots for her country at both the Rio 2016 Paralympic and Olympic Games.
No. 23 Wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio closing in on perfect season
Italian wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio is on course for unbeaten 2015 after seven straight gold medals.
Russian skiers take final day victories at biathlon World Cup
Stanislav Chokhlaev completes 100 per cent podium record in Tyumen, Russia.
Italy open home international tournament with win
The hosts take victory over Norway whilst Canada secure an 8-0 win over South Korea at the ice sledge hockey clashes in Torino, Italy.
Tokyo 2020 competition attracts thousands of entries
The competition to design the emblems for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw more than 14,500 submissions.
WADA toughens compliance and regulation for all Signatories
Six Signatories including RUSADA declared Non-Compliant with immediate effect; WADA to enhance whistleblower process and international investigations, and bolster resources accordingly.
Chokhlaev continues dominance over Polukhin
Russian skiers won all races on home snow, but Norway and France also get in on the podium action at the biathlon World Cup in Tyumen.
New Zealand to hold biggest World Masters Games
Athletes will compete in 11 sports between 21-30 April 2017.