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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What to watch: September 2015
Five World Championships events in para-sport will be scattered throughout this month, along with four regional Championships.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2015
The public has until 9 September to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Cross-country ski, biathlon 2015-16 calendar confirmed
Inclusion of marathon distance for the first time, as six biathlon and cross-country World Cups are confirmed.
IWBF Euros: Dutch dominance continues
The women’s basketball team continued their campaign toward a consecutive European Championship crown, while the Turkish and German men stay undefeated.
Countdown to Heritage Flame begins
The ‘Heritage Flame’ will merge with the Brazilian Regional Flames in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony.
World’s fastest para-athlete race to highlight Rio 2016’s Paralympic festival
Many of the world’s fastest para-athletes will race over 100m to mark one year to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rowing World Championships: Samuel off to strong start
Heats in the para-rowing boat classes got underway, with the Israeli rower recording the fastest qualifying time in her heat.
Donaueschingen 2015: British sweep podium
The final day of the World Archery Para Championships featured Great Britain dominating the VI 2/3 category.
Germany, Spain, edge victory at wheelchair basketball Euros
The German women beat hosts Great Britain whilst the Spanish men took their match to overtime.
Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Pippa Britton elected as para-archery athlete representative
The Great British archer will serve a second term for four more years.
Rio 2016 to celebrate one year to go with festival
Event at iconic city location Lagoa will feature top Paralympic athletes and coincide with start of ticket sales.
Zanardi looks to add new chapter to Paralympic story
Italian Paralympic champion believes that Brazil and Rio 2016 can create a unique experience for athletes and fans alike, and wants to be part of it.
IPC Swimming updates classification rules
A new version of the rules and regulations are now available.
Greaves hopes new coach can lead to further success
After 19 years with the same coach, the British discus thrower is now hoping John Godina can lead him to win gold at October’s World Championships.
IWBF Euros: British men rebound on day three
The defending champions got a much-needed win, while the Dutch and German women continued to roll.
Spain’s Sarai Gascon receives sports merit
The 50m freestyle world champion was among the country’s athletes to receive the honour.
Turkey take football 5 European crown
Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.
US Paralympics launches app ahead of Rio 2016
The app will include breaking news, livestreams and more in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
#SuperheroSunday: David Weir
The British wheelchair racer won four gold medal at London 2012 and will be looking to add to his medal collection at October’s World Championships.