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![Balarinji’s textile design for Australian Paralympic uniform](/sites/default/files/images/150928085416705_FotorCreated.jpg)
Indigenous culture to be woven into Australia’s 2016 Paralympic uniform
It is hoped the textile design will give Australian athletes a sense of pride as they make history at Rio 2016.
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Five facts about…..the USA’s Richard Browne
Learn more about the Paralympic and world silver medallist ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
![Chentouf winning the men's 10,000m T12](/sites/default/files/images/130723131928475_9324899091_a346cbc28b_z_cropped.jpg)
Five facts about…..Morocco’s El Amin Chentouf
At Doha 2015, Chentouf will be defending two world titles but what else do you know about the Moroccan?
![Michael McKillop](/sites/default/files/images/150924125136193_27%2BSep%2B2015s.jpg)
#Superhero Sunday: Michael McKillop
The Irish middle distance runner has dominated his class for a number of years now, but who inspires him to perform better?
![Man in wheelchair talking, people listening to him, applauding](/sites/default/files/images/150911144904160_craven%2Bvisit.jpg)
Brazilian Paralympic Centre close to completion
Cutting-edge complex in Sao Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with impairments and help people in rehabilitation.
![Man in wheelchair serves a ball on a tennis court.](/sites/default/files/images/140711092236905_LON_0509_5872_0.jpg)
Ticket2Tokyo inspires new wheelchair tennis players
The initiative saw 80 young wheelchair tennis players attend festivals around Great Britain and meet some of the country’s top athletes.
![My Incredible Story by Jarryd Wallace (English)](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/uiAOoot_Y3X4Tm_By599YGx4LVYuydEJeYGhT76gPuA.jpg?itok=PnJtvOZc)
Doha 2015 release second film in ‘My Incredible Story’ series
Qatar Airways and Ooredoo launch IPC Athletics World Championship competitions to win international business class flights and iPads.
![Rachael Morrison](/sites/default/files/images/150121105720221_Morrison_Rachel.jpg)
Five facts about…..the USA’s Rachael Morrison
Learn more about the club throw and discus F51 world record holder ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
![Canada women's sledge hockey - logo](/sites/default/files/images/150925093616390_logo%2Bcanada%2Bice.jpg)
Canada announce women’s sledge hockey roster
Sixteen players – 10 existing and six new – will represent their country in 2015-16.
![Carlos Serrano Zarate](/sites/default/files/images/150715094959694_2015%2BIPC%2BSwimming%2BWorld%2BChampionships_20150714_Luc%2BPercival_0956_HD.jpg)
Five swimmers you might not know, but should
As the season nears its end, here are five swimmers who broke onto the top step of the podium in 2015 and could make an impact next year.
![Juan Manuel Geny](/sites/default/files/images/150924121510582_juan%2Bmanuel%2Bgeny2.jpg)
Argentina holds first para-modern pentathlon exhibition
Five athletes take part in event during the Modern Pentathlon Youth A World Championships.
Haiti’s handcyclist Fritzner looks to share experience
The Haitian handcyclist returned from the World Championships and hopes to give back to the rehabilitation centre that changed his life.
![Manuel Pozzerle competes at the 2015 IPC Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain.](/sites/default/files/images/150925084921911_pozzerle.jpg)
Pozzerle sets high goals for new snowboard season
In February 2015 the Italian snowboarder won World Championships snowboard-cross gold, and now wants to finish on top of the World Cup standings.
![WATCH LIVE - 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, Doha, Qatar](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/ZBMYGuhbq0rE1Sn7Aork-_yfh3SM48YrSIGZtirIBCA.jpg?itok=mHTtOpl6)
IPC website to livestream 70 hours of coverage from Doha 2015
The IPC Athletics World Championships will take place between 21-31 October.
Elizabeth Broad: Nutrition tips for travelling, part II
With under a year to go until Rio 2016, athletes will travel a lot more. Here are some common issues they may encounter.
![My Incredible Story by Jarryd Wallace (English)](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/uiAOoot_Y3X4Tm_By599YGx4LVYuydEJeYGhT76gPuA.jpg?itok=PnJtvOZc)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible Stories (Jarryd Wallace)
Diagnosed with compartment syndrome at the age of 19, US para-athlete Jarryd Wallace took the difficult decision to have his right leg amputated below the knee. (Please find Arabic text below)
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Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible legacy: Accessible hotel rooms
Fully accessible hotel rooms (Please find Arabic text below)
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Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible support: Anti-Doping
The Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) and the Qatar Anti-Doping Commission (QADC) (Please find Arabic text below)
![A pictures of prosthetics legs](/sites/default/files/images/121019145316696_151280508_0.jpg)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Understanding Para-Athletics: T44 Classification
T44 Classification (Please find Arabic text below)
![Chantal Petitclerc](/sites/default/files/images/150924090547444_Chantal%2BPetitclerc.jpg)
Throwback Thursday: Chantal Petitclerc
The most decorated Canadian Paralympian is carrying over her experiences into her role as Chef de Mission.