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IBSA signs contract with IPC for SDMS system
All IBSA athletes must be registered on the new system by 1 January 2015.
Nominees wanted for Women’s Day award
To mark International Women’s Day, the IPC is calling on its Members to nominate someone who embodies the spirit of the Paralympics and inspires women within it.
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Australian McGrath embarks on second season
After winning many accolades in his debut season, Curtis McGrath is now looking ahead to Rio 2016
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Final Paralympian magazine of 2014 published
The focus of the Paralympic Movement’s official magazine this edition is the growth of Paralympic sport in Ukraine and how it currently coping with difficult times.
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How to hit the target without sight?
Athletes aim with the help of an infrared system that enables shooting by hearing.
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Argentina organiza el primer Día Paralímpico Nacional
La celebración incluirá demostraciones de deportes paralímpicos y la entrega de unos premios conmemorativos a los medallistas de los Juegos Paralímpicos de Tokyo 1964.
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No. 27 Brazil win historic goalball gold
The Brazilian men’s goalball team beat Paralympic champions Finland on home soil to claim their first world title.
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IPC Alpine Skiing Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships now open
Restructuring in Danish wheelchair rugby
Assistant coach Torben Nygaard to take over as head coach from Thor Johansson who now moves into a more specialist role.
IWAS staff to take on new roles and challenges
From 1 December new roles were finalised for the IWAS team.
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Three para-athletes shortlisted for BBC youngster award
Erraid Davies, Sophie Thornhill and Jade Jones make the shortlist for 2014 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Argentina to hold first National Paralympic Day
Inaugural national celebration of para-sport will see demonstrations and a commemorative award given to Tokyo 1964 medallists.
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Luc Percival: Where would we be without volunteers?
Photographer Luc Percival believes that volunteers are integral to major sporting events and urges you to sign up for Rio 2016.
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Mexicans swim for Toronto 2015 and Worlds selection
World champion Patricia Valle is amongst a series of swimmers to break Americas records and seal multiple victories at the Mexican Open in Solidaridad.
Uganda Paralympic Committee stage recruitment drive
Over 200 participants took part in 19 different para-sports.
Bui’s mental bounce-back
Ukrainian world champion Nordic Skier Iryna Bui has revealed that she has been working on her mental prowess before the start of the 2014-15 IPC Nordic Skiing season.
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Asian Paralympic Committee award winners announced
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani and China’s Lin Furong were two of the winners at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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No. 28 Leung Yuk Wing back to winning ways in boccia
After going 10 years without a gold medal, Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk Wing won four of them in 2014 with success at the World Championships and Asian Para Games.
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No. 29 Agitos Foundation grows Paralympic Movement globally
The continuation and launch of several projects as well as a nomination for an award have seen the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee flourish further in 2014.
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Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) celebrates International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
CPC continues to build momentum ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.