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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A sprinter overtakes another runner on the 100m straight.
Athletics

The 2015 para-athletics season has been spectacular so far and is set to get even more exciting as we approach October’s World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Group shot of skiers (sitting and standing) on a mountain
Alpine Skiing

Paralympic gold medallist Adam Hall and double world champion Corey Peters offer advice as part of a talent identification and development camp supported by the Agitos Foundation.

crowds during the National Paralympic Day at the Olympic Park
London 2012

Sophie Christiansen, Natasha Baker, Ali Jawad all set to attend the day in London on Sunday 26 July.

Shot of a stage with white chairs and the Rio mascots on them
Rio 2016

TAM Airlines will be an official sponsor of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Artists representing Rio 2016 peform during the closing ceremony at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Rio 2016

The sports science convention will take place in Santos, Brazil, between 31 August and 4 September 2016.

Scott Quin and David Wilki, both swimmers, launched a 3D swimmng pool to celebrate the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships
2015 IPC Swimming World Championships Glasgow

#Glasgow2015: Wilkie, Quin open city’s ‘newest’ pool

Heinz Frei
Cycling

World and Paralympic champions Sandra Graf and Heinz Frei headline the Swiss team.

Gu Xiaofei, China, celebrating his lift, lifting up his arms.
Powerlifting

Each day of competition at the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open between 26-30 July carries a series of rivalries and headliners.

Empty image

Canada launches PSA campaign for Toronto 2015

Collage of five athlete pictures
Para dance sport

The public has until 9 July to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Two athletes performing in taekwondo
Taekwondo

The board of eight includes two athlete representatives.

Jose Roberto Ferreira de Oliveira (R) and Romario Diego Marques of Brazil fail to stop a goal during the Men's Group A Goalball match between Finland and Brazil at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

With major events such as the swimming and para-cycling road World Champs, this is an important month for many athletes.

A picture of a man with a gold medal around his neck during a medal ceremony
Swimming

Dutch defending triple world champion sends a message to his competitors that he is “fit and feeling very well” ahead of 2015 swimming Worlds.

Football team lines up for team photo
Summer Sports

From Russia’s football 7-a-side world title win to Martina Caironi’s record-breaking performances, here are some highlights of the month.

Blindfolded football player celebrates
Blind Football

The tournament will take place in Tokyo, Japan, this September with two teams qualifying for Rio 2016.

Graphic with a powerlifter celebrating
Powerlifting

Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships now open

Group shot of swimmers in front of a pool
Swimming

Double Paralympians Ellen Keane and Darragh McDonald are joined by newcomers Ailbhe Kelly and Nicole Turner.

The 2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan.
Para dance sport

More than 160 athletes from 29 countries expected to travel to Italy hoping to win couples and singles titles.

Veronica Hipolito of Brazil set World Record over 100m T38 at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
Athletics

After winning the 200m world title in 2013, the Brazilian T38 sprinter said her life changed forever.

Dmytro Vynohradets poses with his latest gold medal alongside the silver and bronze medal winners at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.
Swimming

The most decorated athlete from the 2013 Worlds is giving little away about Ukraine’s hopes for the 2015 edition.