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No. 26 IPC releases new four year Strategic Plan
The new plan from the Paralympic Movement’s global governing body aims to grow in six strategic areas over 2015-2018.
![Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 28 Brazil, Argentina clash in Toronto 2015 final](/sites/default/files/images/151204115839867_28%2Blandscape_0.jpg)
No. 28 Brazil, Argentina clash in Toronto 2015 final
The 2016 Paralympic host claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Argentina and retained the football 5-a-side Parapan Am title.
![Mac Marcoux in a close-up focussing on the slalom pole in front of him](/sites/default/files/images/140325143744546_478363117.jpg)
What to watch: December 2015
Here is a look at the events to watch before the year concludes.
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Italy all set to compete on home ice
Norway, Canada and South Korea and the hosts will face each other at an international tournament in Torino from Monday (7 December).
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Adecco video challenges stereotypes in workplaces
A hidden camera captures people's reactions on their potential boss having an impairment.
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Sir Philip’s @Paralympic Team Yearns to Play Hoops with the @POTUS
“It’s surprising the impact [the Paralympics] really has on you… It’s an untapped fuel for humanity that we really need to start using.” - Bode Miller, U.S. Olympic Skier
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McFadden’s profile ready for serious boost
With Rio 2016 fast approaching, the US Paralympic and world champion is about to become a firm household name in the US according to industry experts.
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Proud Paralympian pilot concludes in Hungary
A successful final workshop took place at the IPC Powerlifting European Open in Eger, and also involved IPC partner Adecco.
![The British team of John Robertson, Hannah Stodel and Steve Thomas took gold at the 2015 Para World Sailing Championships in Melbourne, Australia.](/sites/default/files/images/151203121158054_british_0.jpg)
Para World Sailing Championships: Fitzgibbon, Tesch cruise to gold
The Australian duo had no trouble defending their SUKD18 world title as the final race wrapped up the Championships.
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BPA welcome Allianz UK as Official Partner
The British Paralympic Association has signed the insurance company as an official partner.
![Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 29 PyeongChang 2018 to be biggest Paralympic Winter Games ever](/sites/default/files/images/151203104317920_29%2Blandscape.jpg)
No. 29 PyeongChang 2018 to be biggest Paralympic Winter Games ever
Additional medal events to expand competition field at PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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The Foundation for Global Sports Development extends partnership to Agitos Foundation
The organisation’s support is helping to increase the reach and visibility of para-sport projects under the Grant Support Programme.
USA’s Masters triumphs at cross-country World Cup
A series of Russian skiers also take their second victories of the competition in long distance races in Tyumen, Russia.
![Elena Bogdanova of Russia competes at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Championship 2015 in Odivelas, Portugal.](/sites/default/files/images/151203130316000_bogdanova.jpg)
Top 5 moments from the European Judo Championship
From Ilham Zakiyev’s sportsmanship to Ibrahim Bolukbasi’s big throw, here are highlights you might have missed.
![Sir Philip Craven the President of the International Paralympic Committee speaks to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150306111306036_Sir%2BPhilip%2BCraven.jpg)
IPC President: “Paralympic Games are greatest showcase on earth"
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IPC President blogs about why he thinks the Paralympic Games are the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.
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No. 30 Soule becomes most decorated US Nordic skier
The USA’s Andrew Soule won an incredible five medals across biathlon and cross-country skiing at his home World Championships in 2015.
![The SKUD18 Australian crew of Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon held on to win the race 10 of the 2015 Para Sailing World Championships in Melbourne, Australia.](/sites/default/files/images/151202110941625_sailing.jpg)
Para Sailing World Championships – Aussie SKUD18 crew, Seguin remain leaders
The duo of Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon, and France’s Damien Seguin are in good position for gold heading into the final day.
![Japan’s Shingo Kunieda, the USA’s David Wagner and the Netherlands’ Aniek van Koot.](/sites/default/files/images/151202112502776_FotorCreated.jpg)
NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters returns to London
Kunieda, Van Koot and Wagner are among the standouts looking to cap off their season with a Masters title.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2015
The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
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Polish sailors make strides at Para World Sailing Championships
Monika Gibes and Piotr Cichocki have only sailed in one event together but are in position to qualify for Rio 2016.