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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Media accreditation for the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships now open
Media can now apply to cover the biggest para-swimming event in Europe in 2014
IPC Athletics launches Education Pathways Programme
IPC Athletics, the global governing body of para-athletics, has launched its Education Pathways Programme which aims to improve the standards of classifiers, technical officials and coaches within the sport.
Media accreditation for the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships now open
Interested media can now apply to cover the biggest para-shooting event in 2014
Shanghai to stage 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards
The 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards, the premier honours event in the international sporting calendar, is to be held in Shanghai, China.
Australia announces para-cyclists for Glasgow 2014
Australia’s para-cycling selections for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be headlined by seven-time Paralympian Kieran Modra and his pilot 2010 Commonwealth team sprint champion Jason Niblett.
Vadovicova seals triple World Cup gold in USA
Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova claimed three gold medals at the 2014 IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA, whilst Great Britain claimed an impressive nine medals in total.
Scott Reardon excited for Berlin showdown with Heinrich Popow
Australia’s Scott Reardon is relishing the prospect of racing Heinrich Popow in Berlin next weekend (20-22 June) for the first time since they tied for gold at last year’s World Championships, and believes that eventually either he or his German rival will smash the 12 second barrier for the 100m T42.
Jason Smyth could face Usain Bolt at Glasgow 2014
After making the Northern Ireland team for Glasgow 2014, the world's fastest Paralympian could now face the world's fastest Olympian.
Success for Shingo Kunieda and Yui Kamiji at Roland Garros
The two world No.1's won both singles titles in Paris, whilst Kamiji also claimed the women's double to cap a memorable tournament.
Australia names 12 para-athletes for Glasgow 2014
Kurt Fearnley, Madison de Rozario and Angie Ballard are amongst the big name Australians set to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
A day in the life of…Double world and Paralympic champion Jason Smyth
Ever wondered what the world's fastest Paralympian does each day? Wonder no more as Jason Smyth takes us through his day.
Six para-athletes named in Welsh team for Glasgow 2014
World record holder Aled Davies to headline Welsh athletics team at Commonwealth Games
Archer Philippe Horner excited by French debut in Nottwil
Having represented Switzerland at many major Championships, Horner will line-up for France at next month's Euros.
Ones to watch at the European Wheelchair Fencing Championships
Find out who you should keep an eye our for between 7-12 June as competition gets underway in Strabourg, France.
Para-sport needs more media coverage says French public
A survey conducted by NPC France has shown a growing interest in para-sport and its athletes.
Jade Jones to be tested on and off the track this summer
At just 18 years of age Jones has a busy summer ahead, first tackling her exams before lining up the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.
US Paralympics Nordic Skiing national team named for 2014-15 season
Sochi 2014 medallists Oksana Masters and Tatyana McFadden both named on the team for the season ahead.
Croatian table tennis duo could challenge in Beijing
After winning singles titles at May’s Slovenian Open in Lasko, the Croatian pair of Sandra Paovic and Andela Muzinic both could be title contenders at September’s ITTF Para Table Tennis World Championships in Beijing, China.
Wheelchair tennis celebrates five years of Grand Slams
Entering this week’s Roland Garros, wheelchair tennis players mark five years of Grand Slam events forming part of the top tier of the the sport.
Second round of project to strengthen NPCs launches
After a successful launch in February 2014, the Agitos Foundations’ Organisational Capacity Programme is being rolled out for a second time.