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![The Netherlands’ Frank Hosmar](/sites/default/files/images/170202105404905_Frank-Hosmar.jpg)
Orange is the new gold at Para-Equestrian European Championships
The Netherlands top European powerhouse Great Britain in the medals tables at the Championships.
Hosts wanted for snow sport Worlds
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard and IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon are looking for bidders for the 2019 and 2021 World Championships.
![Podium with three men](/sites/default/files/images/150921151619451_Martin%2BSchulz.jpg)
Daniel upsets Schulz at Para-Triathlon Worlds
Canada’s Stefan Daniel ended the winning streak of Germany’s Martin Schulz in the men’s PT4 category.
![Esther Oyema](/sites/default/files/images/120831200516906_Esther%2BOyema.jpg)
Powerlifting world records set in Brazzaville
Nigeria and Egypt all leave the first Paralympic ranking competition in Africa with world bests.
![A picture of a woman in the wheelchair on a track celebrating with her hand up](/sites/default/files/images/130206101749059_151289479.jpg)
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
![Two men practising judo](/sites/default/files/images/150918161306616_GettyImages-151003794.jpg)
Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
![Australia’s 100m T42 world champion, Scott Reardon](/sites/default/files/images/150918092841886_20%2BSep%2B2015.jpg)
#SuperheroSunday: Scott Reardon
Australia’s premier T42 sprinter offers an insight into who motivates and inspires him.
![The National Paralympic Committees of Brazil and Sweden agreed a five-year co-operation agreement in 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150920102310480_Andrew%2BParsons%2BSweden.jpg)
Brazil, Sweden sign 2020 co-operation agreement
The two National Paralympic Committees agree to help each other develop para-sport in their countries.
![Ruyi Ye (L) of China on his way to winning gold against Yijun Chen (R) of China during the men's individual foil category A final of the wheelchair fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150920105406852_GettyImages-151234430.jpg)
China dominate at wheelchair fencing worlds
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic hosts won three out of four titles in Saturday’s events in Eger, Hungary.
![Marlou van Rhijn celebrates after winning the womens 200m T44 final during day three of the IPC Athletics European Championships at Swansea](/sites/default/files/images/150722094317157_76.jpg)
Five facts about…..Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch blade runner is aiming to defend her 100m and 200m world titles at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Bridgewater to host World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Annual event, which features four countries, will take place in Nova Scotia for the first time.
![A group of shooters hang-out with Rio 2016 mascot Tom](/sites/default/files/images/150919131533667_Sydney%2Bconclusion.jpg)
Three world records conclude shooting World Cup
Two new world records for South Korea and more quota places secured for Rio 2016 on the final day of action in Sydney, Australia.
![Two wheelchair fencers battle it out at the 2015 World Championships](/sites/default/files/images/150919140312574_Zou%2Bfencing.jpg)
Zou shocks at wheelchair fencing worlds
China’s world ranked No.22 beats world champion teammate at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
![Woman in a racing wheelchair competing](/sites/default/files/images/150818145248832_GettyImages-475237848.jpg)
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
![Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom warmed up the crowd at the Paralympic Festival.](/sites/default/files/images/160229143959410_150908113950946_rio_2016.jpg)
Rio 2016 hidden-camera video goes viral
The video of athletes training in the gym has garnered more than 18 million views online and brought greater awareness of three Brazilian para-athletes.
![Chul Park, Juhee Lee and Ahn Kyounghee at the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia.](/sites/default/files/images/150917123739208_South%2BKorea.jpg)
Latest countries secure places for Rio at shooting World Cup
Italy, Thailand and Brazil amongst those to secure quota spots at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
Five facts about….. Ireland’s Michael McKillop
Learn a little more about Michael McKillop ahead of October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
![Stefanie Reid](/sites/default/files/images/150918084241305_Stefanie%2BReid.jpg)
Reid to make history at London Fashion Week
European champion long jumper Reid will become the first British amputee model to take to the catwalk.
![Woman on bike competing](/sites/default/files/images/150918090700828_ParaWorldsHCRR_814-168.jpg)
Walsh closes in on Cooke in cycling road race
With Rio 2016 under a year away, seasoned veteran Cooke and upstart challenger Walsh make for an interesting rivalry in the T2 class.
Russia win double titles at para-taekwondo World Championships
Russia takes home four gold medals, showcasing their strength in the sport that will debut in Tokyo 2020.