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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Michele George
Belgium

The award recognises the best performing Belgian athlete over 2014, with four World Championship medallists nominated.

Women in wheelchair dancing
Para dance sport

The 2014 season saw the introduction of individual events to wheelchair dance sport with Russian Galina Ryzhkova winning every single gold on offer.

Sir Philip Craven speaking on stage
America

Sir Philip Craven will be speaking on Friday (14 November) in San Diego at the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.

Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose holds a sign where it is written "Make difference shine"
Tokyo 2020

Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose hopes to inspire others and change perceptions in her country at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

A delegation enters a stadium
Tokyo 1964

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games, three Australian Paralympians shared their memories

Tokyo 2020 react to the news that they have won the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Tokyo 2020

Yoshiro Mori, President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee wants the Tokyo Paralympics to leave a legacy for Japan and the world.

Two men sitting on a podium behind a table with microphones in front of them
Tokyo 2020

IPC Governing Board member Yasushi Yamawaki is also President of the Japanese Paralympic Committee. On the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony he looks ahead to what Tokyo 2020 can do for Japan.

Scott Reardon and Heinrich Popow
Athletics

The joint 100m T42 world champion pays tribute to his coach Iryna Dvoskina, the woman he credits with his success.

A female German shooter preparing for the next shot.
Rio 2016

World Cups in France, Australia and the USA will act as qualifiers for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Two skiers behind each other on the slope
America

Twelve coaches have been celebrated for leading their athletes to achievements at World Championships and Paralympic Games in 2014.

Anna-Carin Ahlquist
Table Tennis

The annual awards aim to recognise and celebrate the stars of table tennis, with two awards dedicated to para-athletes.