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Wimbledon doubles entries confirmed
The third wheelchair tennis Grand Slam event of this year will take place from 5-7 July.
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Billets pour les championnats du monde en vente
La compétition, qui aura lieu du 12 au 18 août au Parc Jean-Drapeau, attirera 650 des meilleurs nageurs au monde de 60 pays et, pour les athlètes, elle marquera le début de leur préparation pour les Jeux paralympiques de Rio 2016.
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Heavyweights dominate Brazil’s nationals
Two national records were broke at the Circuito Loterias Caixa last Sunday (9 June).
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Dutch dominate 7-a-side pitch
The Netherlands easily went undefeated at last weekend’s International Trophy of Football 7-a-Side tournament in Barcelona.
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Peacock tweet ignites rivalry with Browne
“Do it when it counts and from the front then maybe I’ll take notice……. ;)" Peacock tweets after Browne equals 100m world record
Changes to equipment rules for 2013/14 season
Teams must submit adaptive equipment form and pictures for approval.
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IPC launches ticket giveaway for Grand Prix Final
Enter via Twitter and Facebook for your chance to relive some of the magic of London 2012 at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final in Birmingham, UK.
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Swapping goggles for a paddle
Australian Paralympic swimmer has switched her focus to canoe for the Rio 2016 Games.
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Browne aims to knock Peacock off pedestal in Lyon
"I want to shut him up and knock him off when it counts," Browne says after Peacock tweet
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Dias, Brasil and Oliveira line up in Brazil
The first round of Circuito Caixa Loterias was held in São Paulo, ahead of swimming and athletics World Championships, as well as wheelchair fencing competition.
![Evan O'Hanlon and Scott Reardon](/sites/default/files/images/130410092717346_Aussie%2Bsprinters.jpg)
40-strong Australian team heading to Lyon
Cartwright, O’Hanlon and Reardon headline team containing Paralympic gold medallists, World Champions and multiple record holders who will compete at the athletics World Champs.
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Equestrian: Summer 2013 preview
This summer will be highlighted by the FEI European Championships and the Hartpury Festival of Dressage.
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Spain, France favoured at Blind Football Euros
Europe’s top eight football 5-a-side teams will gather for the IBSA Blind Football European Championships this weekend.
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Lyon 2013 President: We have to be on top form
Gerard Masson hopes that the 2013 IPC World Championships in Lyon will be a huge success, not just for the organisers but for the French public, media and international athletes.
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IPC Powerlifting calls for 2015 Euros bids
Countries can now apply to host the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Championships.
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Marc Evers: I have no rivals
Evers, Fox and Sverrisson will face off for the first time since London.
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Spanish wheelchair basketball bouncing back
After making their first Paralympic appearance in 16 years, Spain are now aiming for further success at the Wheelchair Basketball European Championships.
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USA back to No. 1 in wheelchair rugby
The USA defeated Paralympic champions Australia to take first place at the Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge.
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Browne equals Peacock’s record, van Rhijn goes faster
Richard Browne unofficially runs 10.85 whilst Marlou van Rhijn shaves another 0.04 seconds off of her own world record.
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Great Britain’s men’s squad decided for Euros
The British wheelchair basketball squad is preparing for the European Championships with the Continental Clash, which begins on Monday (10 June).