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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

On the first full day of VISTA2013, IPC Sports Science Committee member Brendan Burkett explored the idea of whether sport equipment is performance enhancing or necessary for performance
VISTA

There is just one month to go for attendees to benefit from the early bird registration fee.

Top five moments from 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool by Stuart Lieberman.
Para Ice Hockey

Take a look back at the best moments from the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair trying to make a pass with a ball.
Wheelchair Rugby

Athletes, staff gain more knowledge about classification and game skills.

Two women cycle on a tandem
Cycling

Throughout his 6 years, the former Olympian helped build the programme from the ground-up.

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair shooting between two defenders during a wheelchair basketball match.
Wheelchair Basketball

The All-Star believes last year’s thrilling World Championship win was telling of Canada’s strength.

A picture of plenty of journalists trying to interview a 5-a-side football player.
Blind Football

The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.

Chris Bond and Daisuke Ikezaki
Wheelchair Rugby

Following a fourth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby World Championships, Japan eyes another shot for Rio 2016.

Portrait picture of a woman
Cycling

Cooke, Donohoe look to defend their titles.

Nigel Murray

The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.

A picture of a man on a podium with a medal around his neck
Powerlifting

Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012
Rio 2016

Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Man on podium, speaking to an audience
Rio 2016

More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.

Runner and guide run in a full stadium
Athletics

The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.

The Canadian women's sitting volleyball team.
Sitting Volleyball

Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.

Gwang-Geun Choi of South Korea attacks during the u100kgs quarter-finals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Judo

South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Group shot of seven people and horses in the background, waving to the camera
Equestrian

The Italian rider records a personal best in the Grade Ia category at the para-equestrian dressage event

Three people in wheelchairs posing in front of a branded backdrop
Wheelchair Tennis

Players at Super Series tournaments can sign up for mixed doubles on-site

Zahra Nemati
Archery

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist hit a 657 in the recurve open.

Two athletes doing taekwondo
Summer Sports

The recent announcement is one sign of the sport’s growth worldwide.

Group shot of 21 people
Athletics

The course was the fourth of its kind this year and trained 20 National Technical Officials.