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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Swimming

USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist will kick off her swimming season at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Woman in wheelchair holds trophy and poses with man.

The triple Paralympian and medical practitioner’s impact on Para sport has been recognised to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Lynne Anderson
Australia

Get to know the new head of the Australian Paralympic Committee as she enters her second year of Paralympic duties, off the back of her first Paralympics Games in Rio.

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Wheelchair Basketball

Participants will learn how to develop their skills from some of the top women coaches in a fun environment.

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PyeongChang 2018

Undefeated Russia became the first team to secure a play-off place.

London 2017 ticket banner square
Athletics

Tickets for the London 2017 World Para Athletics are back on sale following high demand.

Sao Paulo 2017 website
America

The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will take place in the Brazilian city from 20-25 March, with around 1,000 athletes from more than 20 countries competing.

Gold medalist Jessica Long of the United States celebrates on the podium at the medal ceremony for Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM8 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Swimming

After competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the US swimmer will be back to the pool at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

A male judoka in a while suit puts a move on another male judoka in a blue suit.
Judo

The British city will stage the continental event between 3-6 August.

Lee Pearson, Pepo Puch and Alena Rosenburg at the 2017 Al Shaqab competition in Doha, Qatar.
Equestrian

The Austrian Paralympic champion was among the returning riders from Rio 2016 to take top prizes in Doha.

David Willsie of Canada
Wheelchair Rugby

Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.

Upper body of a woman, raising her arms in the air
Swimming

With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.

People in wheelchairs on ice rink, curling
Wheelchair Curling

With Canada, Germany, Norway, Scotland, South Korea and China all tied, the remaining sessions will be crucial.

Mark Arendz
Cross-Country Skiing

The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.

Male swimmer celebrates on pool deck
Czech Republic

The swimmer took home his nation’s lone gold medal from Rio 2016.

Ibrahim Al-Hussein is a refugee swimmer
Swimming

The Syrian refugee swimmer competed for the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team at Rio 2016.

Jiske Griffioen NED playing against Aniek Van Koot NED in the Women's Singles Gold Medal Match
Wheelchair Tennis

The Dutch player’s main target for 2017 is not to remain as world No.1 but to win more Grand Slams.

IPC Governing Board 2013

The successor to IPC President Sir Philip Craven will be elected this September in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Robin Cuche of Switzerland competes in the Men's Slalom 2nd Run - Standing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Alpine Skiing

Robin Cuche won his first World Championships medal in January, surprising himself, and is working towards PyeongChang 2018.

A woman in wheelchair dances with her stand-up partner who is jumping
Para dance sport

A course for international classifiers is also being offered by World Para Dance Sport.