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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Man in green shirt holding an Irish flag and smiling to the camera
Athletics

The Irish middle distance runner and his dad talk about the working relationship that has resulted in medal success at all levels.

Stage with group of dancers
Athletics

The first ever IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships were officially opened on Sunday 6 March in Dubai, UAE, as fireworks lit up the night sky overlooking the picturesque Dubai marina.

Markus Rehm of Bayer Levekusen competes in the mens long jump finale at Hauptmarkt Nuremberg during day 1 of the German Championships in Athletics on July 24, 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Athletics

The long jumper who holds the Paralympic, world and European titles, as well as the world record, talks about jumping off a 10m diving board for German TV show.

A sit-skier celebrates winning the overall super-G globe in Aspen, USA.
Alpine Skiing

Great Britain, Germany, Russia and Japan all enjoy overall victories in men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired classifications for the 2015-16 season.

Keith Gabel - Para Snowboard - Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
Snowboard

Sochi 2014 bronze medallist explains why Theodore Roosevelt, his uncle Jim and all people with impairments inspire him.

Tahl Leibovitz
Table Tennis

Through the ACE Programme, the class 9 player is able to work and train for the Paralympic Games.

With her victory Bochet remains unbeaten in the women’s standing, having won all seven speed races this season.
Alpine Skiing

There is still everything to play for in the men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired heading into the second super-G race on Friday (4 March).

IBSA Goalball
Goalball

Both men and women’s teams face off in the finals for Paralympic qualification.

Mariska Beijer
Rio 2016

As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.

A female standing skier competes in super-G
Alpine Skiing

The Frenchwoman is unbeaten in 13 races across technical and speed disciplines.

Nicole Roundy, USA hops out of the starting gates
Snowboard

Three women from the worlds of popular culture and sport inspire US snowboarder Nicole Roundy.

Man with medal around his neck standing on a podium
Swimming

Portugal’s top para-swimmers will try for selection for the national team that will compete at their home European Championships in Funchal.

Two wheelchair fencers cross swords in empty arena, some people watching from behind
Rio 2016

Venue for football 7-a-side inaugurated alongside arena that will stage wheelchair fencing.

A picture of a man with one arm cycling during pursuit race.
Boccia

World Championships in track cycling and boccia headline this month in para-sport.

Marc Evers and Scott Quin competing in the Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14 at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow
Swimming

Team Manager assesses what the 100m backstroke champion needs to do to retain his Paralympic title.

Ottobock provides technical and welding services at the International Wheelchair Rugby Championship, also a test event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The mobility solutions supplier has provided technical and welding services at the International Wheelchair Rugby Championship and Test Event.

Chris Sharp, Andrew May and Richard Dodson aboard their boat during the New Zealand 2016 Summer Paralympic Team Selection Announcement at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on March 3, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Sailing

The National Paralympic Committee also announced partnerships with Maersk Line and Oceanbridge.

Kurt Oatway, Mac Marcoux, Anna-Lena Forster and Markus Salcher are all overall winners thanks to their performances in Aspen, USA.
Alpine Skiing

Kurt Oatway, Mac Marcoux, Anna-Lena Forster and Markus Salcher are all overall winners thanks to their performances in Aspen, USA.

Female wheelchair tennis player in action on a blue court
Rio 2016

Prior to the Games in Rio, the Dutchwoman is also seeking two Grand Slam titles.

Three people on a boath showing the British flag
Rio 2016

The British complete their team by announcing their SKUD 18 and sonar teams for the upcoming Paralympics.