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NPC Germany mourns passing of Detlev Lutkehoff
Detlev Lutkehoff played an important role in the development of the German Disability Sport Youth.

Stephens shifts attitude in bid to podium
The USA’s Laurie Stephens, along with coach Kevin Jardine, believe that a more relaxed approach is the key to podiums in 2014-15.

De Vries welcomes the Zanardi and van Dyk rivalry
Dutch handcycling ace is targeting further success in 2015 against his two great rivals.

IPC to eliminate need to classify athletes at a Paralympic Games
IPC hopes by introducing a “zero classification” policy no athlete will need to be classified at a Paralympic Games

Marieke Vervoort awarded the National Trophy Victor Boin 2014
Belgian wheelchair racer made a comeback from serious injury in 2014 and set multiple world records in the T52 class.

Top 18 athletes selected for US men’s wheelchair basketball team
Eventually 12 players will be selected for August’s Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada.

Cable 2015: Ulset reflects on idols and influences
Olympic biathlon superstar Ole Einar Bjorndalen as well as his own brother John, have had a significant impact on the world champion’s career.

Wheelchair Dance calls for 2015 Worlds hosts
The biggest competition on the calendar can bring many benefits to host cities and countries.

McFadden hopes Cable 2015 will inspire next generation
USA’s McFadden will line-up at 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

La Molina 2015 'progressing positively'
Preparations have moved up a gear for the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships from 23-28 February.

Asian Para Games para-badminton champion looks to the future
After competing for 12 years, South Korea’s Choi Jung Man finally won his first international para-badminton tournament in October 2014.

New Zealand para-cycling camp a success
Event was held in New Plymouth between 16-18 January and was attended by 14 athletes

IPC Athletics reveals Ones to Watch list for 2015 season
Between them the 45 athletes from 19 different countries have won 69 Paralympic gold medals, 124 world titles and currently hold 64 world records.

Great Britain team named for IPC Athletics Marathon Worlds
Team of six athletes features six-time Paralympic champion David Weir

Kari Räsänen appointed new Chair of IBSA Goalball
The Fin succeeds Sweden's Kari Marklund who retired on 1 January 2015.

Cable 2015 to be streamed live
Seven days of cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions will be streamed live at Cable2015.com from 24 January.

Norway make changes to avenge ‘missing’ Sochi medal
The team are confident that a combination of changes to their ice sledge hockey team’s coaching staff and fresh talent could secure them success at Buffalo 2015.
IPC opens nominations for 2015 Paralympic Scientific Award
Prestigious award will be presented at October’s VISTA conference in Girona, Spain.

Cable 2015: Secrets to Ulset’s success
Norwegian biathlon world champion Nils-Erik Ulset gives fans a glimpse into how he prepares for major competitions, such as the 2015 Worlds.

Kunieda, Kamiji and Alcott lift Sydney titles
In winning his fourth Sydney International Open, Kunieda extended his unbeaten run to 53 matches.