PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC Snowboard gets own website, Facebook and Twitter
In a further step forward in the development of snowboard, the sport now has its own website and social media profiles packed with news and information.
![Chris Vos of the Netherlands](/sites/default/files/images/140314144829570_478610201_1.jpg)
Vos prepared to ‘do everything’ to get on podium
Dutch double world champion eyes a medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Former soldier Henson reports for Doha 2015 duty
The captain of Great Britain’s Invictus Games team last year, is aiming for a top five finish in the 200m T42 at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Confidence the key for Shvetcov at Doha 2015
After suffering a rare defeat in June, the Russian is out to win three gold medals at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Doha 2015 Prediction Panel: Which world record would you most like to see broken?
Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a panel of experts featuring coaches and journalists explain where they believe records will be broken.
![American rider Mike Schultz had an incredible debut at the para-snowboard World Cup in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.](/sites/default/files/images/150227020949760_nskiv_ipcas_19_november_2014_89.jpg)
Schultz: Being among the best does not come easy
Despite what many may think after an incredible debut season in snowboard, the USA’s Mike Schultz is working hard behind the scenes.
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Vejle 2015: Denmark leave with gold
The host nation did not disappoint on the final day of the Para-Table Tennis European Championships.
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Australia, China win Asia-Oceania crowns
The Australian men’s and Chinese women’s wheelchair basketball teams won gold at their zonal championship.
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#SuperheroSunday: the USA’s Richard Browne
The 200m T44 world record holder, who is aiming for two individual gold medals, at Doha 2015 tells us his three heroes.
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Doha 2015 Prediction Panel: who will be the most successful athlete?
Our panel of experts predict who will win the most athletes at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
![Canada's Trevor Hirschfield in action](/sites/default/files/images/130507144150592_Trevor%2BHirschfield.jpeg)
Canada wins wheelchair rugby gold
After claiming the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, Canada are now ranked the world’s number one wheelchair rugby side.
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Faces of the future: Finland’s Amanda Kotaja
The 20-year-old Finnish wheelchair athlete is aiming to win her first world title at Doha 2015.
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Colin Lynch reflects on ‘hour record’ attempt
The Irish para-cyclist dedicated much to break the track cycling world record, only for a punctured tyre to destroy his chance.
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Wams, Swiss Paralympic sign partnership agreement
The Swiss company will provide racing suits to the Swiss Paralympic ski team.
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The secrets to South Korea’s shooting success
Following a dominant performance at the IPC Shooting World Cup in September, the team look primed to be the ones to beat at Rio 2016.
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Doha 2015 Prediction Panel: which event will be most competitive?
Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches give their view on which will be the most competitive event.
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Akeem Stewart ready to take on the world
Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete targets gold in both the men’s discus and javelin throws at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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UAE’s first female Paralympian features in fourth “My Incredible Story”
Thuraya Al Zaabi reflects on how para-athletics changed her life and looks ahead to the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Doha 2015 prediction panel
Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches have been giving their predictions for some key races.
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IPC and Jet Set Sports partner through 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.