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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
McKillop targets world record at Swansea 2014
Ireland’s middle distance star Michael McKillop has set his sights on a new world record at the IPC Athletics European Championships this summer – despite racing to be fit in time, after an injury put him out of action for six months.
Athletics Ones to Watch revealed
With just 50 days to go until the European Championships in Swansea, a list of 33 athletes from Europe and around the world has been announced.
Call for candidates to IPC Standing Committees
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is seeking applications from candidates for four Standing Committees for the term of office 2014-2017.
Draw made for 2014 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Australia will be looking to add the World Championship title to their Paralympic Crown.
Canada defeat Paralympic champions to win world title
In front of a packed crowd in Toronto, Canada defeated Germany to win the women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
Germany to face Canada in world title decider
Paralympic champions Germany will face hosts Canada in the final of the women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Toronto, Canada.
Paralympic medallists to be awarded unique accolade
All proud Paralympians from Sochi 2014 onwards will receive specially designed pins from the International Paralympic Committee to recognise their achievements.
IPC Shooting World Champs set to break records
In what will be the biggest IPC Shooting World Championships in history, Suhl 2014 will welcome 13 countries for the first time.
Records fall at Fast Cow meet
U.S. athletes in great form at track and field meeting in Indianapolis.
Paralympians predict Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup
A number of Paralympic footballers have made their predictions as the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup reaches the last 16.
Semi-finals decided at women’s worlds
Germany, Canada, the Netherlands and the USA are through to the semi-finals with victory on day six of the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
Josh Sweeney to receive Pat Tillman Award
Sweeney, ice sledge hockey gold medallist from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, will be honoured for his service to the military.
Swansea 2014 unveil unique medal designs
Stunning gold, silver and bronze medals by designer Chris Fox are unveiled to mark 50 days to go until the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships on Sunday (29 June).
Asher hopes to inspire others
Justine Asher, one of the first Paralympic hand-cyclists from South Africa, hopes her success inspires others to achieve their dreams.
Amy Purdy to feature in The Body Issue
American Paralympic snowboarder Purdy will feature alongside other athletes in ESPN The Magazine’s The Body Issue, which looks to celebrate true athletic form.
Guilhermina confident of sub 12-second 100m
Brazil’s multi world and Paralympic champion is confident of lowering her own world record in 2014
2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships Preview
Hosts Finland’s men will be looking to add the World Championships gold to their Paralympic title, whilst Japan’s women will challenge China once more.
IPC announces Standing Committee appointments
Following approval from the IPC Governing Board at its June meeting in Bonn, Germany, the membership composition for a number of IPC Standing Committees have been announced.
Etherington still “shocked” by Sochi impact
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Rehm targets first eight metre long jump in Swansea
German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships