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Daviet eyes world and Paralympic titles
French standing Nordic skier Benjamin Daviet will use the 2015-16 World Cup season to build towards his first individual gold medals.
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Iran’s Nemati secures Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying spot
The London 2012 Paralympic champion made history at the Asian Archery Championships.
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Ali Jawad aims for 200kg lift at European Championships
The British standout reveals he did not perform to his potential in Mexico City and hopes to redeem himself at the European Open from 24 November.
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Ten best quotes of Doha 2015
A look back at the best quotes from athletes at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
![Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon snowboards down the course at Sochi 2014.](/sites/default/files/images/140424124905041_478667237_0.jpg)
Hernandez-Cervellon focused on progress despite injuries
The French snowboard world champion had to put back her training schedule but feels ready to take on the World Cup circuit once again.
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Emerging US wheelchair basketball team to compete in Japan.
The 2015 Kitakyushu Champions Cup between 11 and 15 November will feature the USA, Great Britain, Korea and the host nation.
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Taylor and Wagner on cloud nine at Doubles Masters
The US wheelchair tennis players beat Jamie Burdekin and Andy Lapthorne to win the quad doubles title for the ninth time.
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PyeongChang 2018 appoints Yeo Hyeong-gu as new Secretary General
Yeo started his role on Monday 9 November.
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China look to build on Worlds success at regional Champs
The 2015 World Archery Asian Para Championships get underway in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday (10 November).
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Funcho chosen as swimming Euros mascot name
The name, which is a plant local to the island of Madeira used to make sweet treats, received 51 per cent of the public vote.
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Tokyo 2020 Minister visits Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Toshiaki Endo visited the Paralympic Movement’s birthplace to learn more ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Masters returns to Ukraine for first time
US Paralympic rowing and Nordic skiing medallist visits the country where she was orphaned and meets children, injured soldiers and the US Ambassador.
![Abdulla Sultan Alaryani of The United Arab Emirates competes during the Men's R1-10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final](/sites/default/files/images/121114140450917_151034827_0.jpg)
Two world records conclude IPC Shooting World Cup
The United Arab Emirates and South Korea both set new team world bests in Fort Benning, USA.
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French reveal 2015-16 snow sport teams
Twelve skiers, snowboarders and Nordic skiers will compete during 2015-16, including at competitions on their home slopes.
Eskau to ski at home Nordic World Cup
Despite her preparations for handcycling at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Andrea Eskau will take the special opportunity to compete in Finsterau, Germany.
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Rome 2015: What to watch on day two
Six world titles are left on the final day of the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships.
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Rome 2015: Marquez, Obero shock for gold
The Filipino couple won the combi freestyle class 2 on the final day of the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships.
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WADA launches digital-only Play True magazine
The new-look interactive publication is now available.
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South Korea do the triple at shooting World Cup
India also take their first Paralympic quota place in Fort Benning, USA.