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![Women on cross-country skis on the slopes.](/sites/default/files/images/140627093433787_SOC_20140310_LP_0823_WEB_0.jpg)
Ripa nominated for Bragd Gold
Swedish Nordic skier amongst those nominated for prestigious award from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
![Asian Paralympic Committee Conference](/sites/default/files/images/141204174600664_FullSizeRender.jpg)
New Asian Paralympic Committee President elected
The UAE’s Majed Rashed is the new President of the Asian Paralympic Committee after elections were held on Wednesday (3 December).
![Aurélie Rivard avec l’argent, Tully Kearney médaillée de bronze et Élodie Lorandi qui a remporté l’or sur le podium ce soir.](/sites/default/files/images/130814143132235_2013_08_13%2BDay%2B2%2Bpicture%2BMathieu%2BPortier.jpg)
Canadian swimmers Stein and Rivard win awards
Athletes recognised for their performances at the Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships.
![Upper body of a man, decorated with awards](/sites/default/files/images/141203091032842_Mateparae_0.jpg)
Sir Jerry Mateparae announced as PNZ Vice-Regal Patron
His Excellency succeeds Sir Phil Holmes at Paralympics New Zealand
![Tatyana McFadden](/sites/default/files/images/130801154057103_9380326880_b4b1bb2922_c.jpg)
Leading para-athletes talk about technology to mark UN day
The theme of this year’s United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology”
Six athletes shortlisted for Brazilian awards
Brazilian Paralympic Committee announce names of six athletes in the running for best athlete of the year.
![Will Bayley](/sites/default/files/images/130912145042121_179854699_0.jpg)
Bayley, Whiley and Etherington up for British award
Para-athletes from table tennis, wheelchair tennis and alpine skiing nominated.
![Women with headscarfs lined up](/sites/default/files/images/141202145132068_30%2Bbranded%2Bcredit%2BWorld%2BParaVolley_0.jpg)
No. 30 Iranian women qualify for Rio 2016
The Iranian women’s sitting volleyball team qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for the very first time, after reaching the final at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
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ITU World Para-triathlon events for 2015 revealed
Events will be held in all five continents next year as the sport gears up for its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Agitos Foundation nominated for Ghana sport award
The Agitos Foundation has been named as a nominee in the Best Disability Sports Contributor category for the Ghana Sports Excellence Awards 2014.
![Two men jumping on the podium](/sites/default/files/images/140703141813131_SOC_140308_MH_1085_0.jpg)
Santacana and Galindo recognised for sporting excellence
The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.
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IPC deeply saddened by the passing of Margaret Talbot
Former Chair of the IPC Education Committee passed away on Tuesday 2 December.
![Women in racing wheelchair](/sites/default/files/images/140820211412357_453829142_0.jpg)
Kunz, Schaer and Hug nominated for Swiss sport awards
Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.
![Man on a bike in racing suit, racing on a track](/sites/default/files/images/141202092658404_Jiri%2BPouska_0.jpg)
George Bouska named Czech para-cyclist of the year
Czech world champion received prestigious award from the Czech Cycling Federation
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“Being Active” guide supports people to enjoy a more active lifestyle
Published ahead of the International Day of Disabled People, the guide aims to get more people with an impairment in England active.
![Man in wheelchair, holding tennis racket in triumphing pose](/sites/default/files/images/141201084524223_Kunieda%2BJames%2BJordan_0.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2014
Six athletes including world and European champions have been shortlisted for November’s accolade
![Biathlon Vuokatti](/sites/default/files/images/140112180446382_Vuokatti.jpg)
December 2014: What to watch in para-sport
Winter sport dominates December’s schedule but sailing and para-badminton events will also be held.
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Paralympics New Zealand make key appointment
Rachel Froggatt will join the organisation in the newly created position of Commercial and Marketing Director.
![Women in hand-bike racing on a road](/sites/default/files/images/140627114940711_justine%2Basher%2Bsmall_0.jpg)
Van Dyk and Asher win South African Sport Awards
Handcycling world champions were amongst the 15 winners at the 2014 ceremony held in Johannesburg.
Visually impaired shooting Grand Prix to be held
IPC Shooting has announced that a Grand Prix event as part of the development of visually impaired shooting will be held in Stoke Mandeville, Great Britain, between 28-30 January 2015.