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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Lauren Steadman
Triathlon

The pairing were commended at the 2014 British Triathlon Awards for their achievements.

A man seated holding papers in one hand and using his other hand to express his feelings whilst giving a talk.
America

Sir Philip Craven addressed the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly on the growth and future direction of the Paralympic Movement.

Female ice sledge hockey players
Para Ice Hockey

After the global sensation of sledge hockey at Sochi 2014, the year has been headlined by the introduction of a World Series and the first ever sanctioned women’s competition.

Bibian Mentel-Spee holds medal high
Snowboard

Dutch Paralympic snowboard champion Bibian Mentel-Spee is looking forward to testing herself in the new format for snowboard cross and discipline of banked slalom from Wednesday (19 November).

Elisabetta Mijno aiming her arrow
Archery

The Italians put in some pinpoint performances throughout the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships, epitomised by Elisabetta Mijno, who claimed two gold medals, making it to the IPC's Top 50 Moments

Women crossing a finish line
Triathlon

A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.

Stephane Houdet
Rio 2016

IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…

Iran National Paralympic Week 2013
Iran

The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.

Josh Dueck sit-skiing
Alpine Skiing

The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.

A skyline with many skyscrapers in the background. Red flowers and water in the front.
Athletics

Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.

Man in wheelchair doing a stund in a halfpipe

Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.

Three women on a podium, smiling to the camera
Cycling

Australia’s Michael Gallagher and the USA’s Jamie Whitmore were amongst those athletes who broke 23 world records at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.

The Rio 2016 Pioneer Volunteers group photographed during the filming of the campaign.
Rio 2016

Those interested in applying to become a volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games now have until 15 December.

Allianz Fact of the Week Ice sledge hockey

A puck in ice sledge hockey reaches speeds of up to 130km/h!

Jason Maroney at Alicante 2013 landscape
Rio 2016

Nine shooters including Jason Maroney and living-legend Libby Kosmala have been named to the squad for 2014-15 aiming for selection for Rio 2016.

Group shot of a football team in training suits with six people in business clothes.
Blind Football

The European champions have been urged to give their all in a bid to win a first world title.

Silvio Velo
Blind Football

Argentina’s football 5-a-side captain Silvio Velo is confident as they aim to become champions for a third time at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Women in canoe competing
Canoe

With two more world titles in Moscow, Russia, Great British para-canoeist Jeannette Chippington has taken her tally to eight and now has her sights set on Rio 2016.

Two female cyclists in black racing suits on a tandem, competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
New Zealand

Sixteen eye care specialists attended the workshops in a bid to becoming future classifiers for para-sport

The sixth IPC Rio 2016 Project Review took place 10-11 November 2014.
Rio 2016

The IPC conducted a two day Project Review with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee and left impressed with preparations for the Paralympic Games.