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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Can Sweden repeat as wheelchair rugby European champions, or will host nation Belgium or enthused France or Great Britain win the title?

Rob Jones and Oksana Masters

Tom Aggar, Stephane Tardieu, Alla Lysenko and Oksana Masters are all top names to watch at this month’s World Rowing Championships and on the road to Rio.

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Australia's most decorated Paralympian looking forward to defending his six world titles in Montreal.

Jiangbo Xia wins gold at London 2012

At her third World Championships, World Record holder Jiangbo Xia will be looking to cement her incredible Paralympic Games performance at London 2012.

Jiangbo Xia wins gold at London 2012

À son troisième championnat du monde, la détentrice du record du monde Jiangbo Xia tentera de confirmer ses performances établies lors des jeux de Londres en 2012.

Greg Westlake and Mike Richards

During the offseason, some of ice sledge hockey’s top players revealed who they look at to model their game after on the ice.

Brazil football 7-a-side

Brazil will now face Ukraine for the football 7-a-side Intercontinental Cup title.

Tomas Hjert. Both players have been named to the IPC's Ones to Watch list for the next Paralympic cycle.

Find out why these players are stars: Ryley Batt, Mandip Sehmi, Tomas Hjert, Peter Genyn, Zak Madell, Chuck Aoki, and Daisuke Ikezaki.

Ukraine football 7-a-side

The Ukrainians will face the winner of Russia-Brazil in football 7-a-side’s Intercontinental Cup final.

Argentina wheelchair basketball

The shocker of the wheelchair basketball Americas Cup thus far has been Argentina’s upset of Paralympic champions Canada.

Ihar Boki

Local boy Benoit Huot goes head-to-head again with his rivals and Belarusian Ihar Boki is also in action.

Yazhu Feng

Day 3 of the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships will feature Chinese world-record holder Yazhu Fengin the women’s 50m backstroke S2.

Benoit Huot and Valerie Grand Maison WADA campaign

En préparation des Championnats du monde de natation 2013 du Comité international paralympique (CIP), l’AMA, le CIP et quelques-uns des meilleurs nageurs au monde ont annoncé qu’ils organiseront une journée dédiée à la promotion du sport propre.

Benoit Huot and Valerie Grand Maison WADA campaign

As the build up to the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships continues, the IPC, WADA, and some of the world’s leading swimmers have announced they will host a day dedicated to promoting clean sport.

Jessica Long says NO! to Doping

Ireland football 7-a-side team

Ireland will play Ukraine and Russia will take on Brazil for a spot in the finals of this year’s biggest football 7-a-side tournament.

Jose Banfi

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers its condolences to Banfi’s family and the sitting volleyball community.

Josh Pauls

The American forward shares why the summer is not a time to slack off from ice sledge hockey.

Yu Chui Yee

Here are 10 major storylines to capture your attention on the piste at this week’s IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.