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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Tatyana McFadden of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's push rim wheelchair division of the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how to prepare your body ahead of a marathon race.

The gold, silver and bronze medal of the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Buffalo, USA.
Para Ice Hockey

One gold, one silver and one bronze medal will be up for grabs by eight teams at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool which start on Sunday (26 April).

Alex Zanardi
Cycling

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist earns honour for his quick rise in the para-cycling scene

Amalia Perez Ones to Watch main picture
Powerlifting

The IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships, which begin on Sunday, will attract 120 athletes from 25 countries.

CAN vs USA Players touch gloves after a USA win against Canada 3-0
Para Ice Hockey

Here’s your complete guide to the upcoming IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a man in wheelchair celebrating his victory with a gold medal around his neck
Athletics

The British Paralympic champion lines up at Sunday’s marathon World Championships knowing he’ll most probably have to beat the defending champion to land the world title.

The USA's Josh Sweeney crashes the net during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Para Ice Hockey

American sportscaster John Buccigross will be backing the growth of sledge hockey in the USA as a programme ambassador.

Canada enters the arena during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium on March 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Canada

Twenty-million Canadian dollars to go toward high performance sport

Ilse Hayes of South Africa
Athletics

South African makes history by clocking 11.89 on the first day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.

City views from the air, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Athletics

The IPC Athletics Grand Prix starts in São Paulo on Thursday, but here are five facts you might not know about the city.

Nathan Baker at London 2012
Equestrian

Competition opportunity for riders to earn points toward Rio 2016

Canada players celebrate after the ice sledge hockey bronze medal game between Canada and Norway at the Shayba Arena at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Para Ice Hockey

The reigning champions are playing their cards close to their chest ahead of the ice sledge hockey Worlds, only revealing their roster on Wednesday (23 April).

Taylor Lipsett of the United States looks on during the Ice Sledge Hockey Preliminary Round Group A match between the United States of America and Italy at Shayba Arena, Sochi, Russia
Para Ice Hockey

Buffalo 2015 commentator, retired ice sledge hockey player and triple Paralympian Taylor Lipsett, gives us his choice of athletes to look out for at the ice sledge hockey Worlds.

Andre Brasil competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Swimming

Seven 2013 Worlds medallists, including Brazil’s top names, to compete at the Open Caixa Loterias Swimming Championships from Thursday (23 April).

Mexico City 2015 will gather around 120 athletes from 25 countries and acts as a qualifier for both the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games from 7-15 August and Rio 2016.
Powerlifting

All competitions will be shown live at Mexico-City-2015.com between 26-29 April.

Canada players celebrate after the ice sledge hockey bronze medal game between Canada and Norway at the Shayba Arena at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Para Ice Hockey

Seventeen players will form the squad looking to retain their title at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships which get underway on Sunday (26 April).

A visually impaired athlete runs with her guide on the track of a stadium.
Athletics

Around 340 athletes from 20 countries will be lining up in the fifth Grand Prix of 2015.

US players in their sledges on the ice after winning against Russia.
Para Ice Hockey

The USA enter the Worlds as the first team to secure back-to-back Paralympic titles and have secured recent wins over reigning champions Canada and Russia.

crowds during the National Paralympic Day at the Olympic Park
Summer Sports

Fans have chance to cheer on British athletes in athletics and swimming on 26 July in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Team Slovenia Sitting Volleyball Women
Sitting Volleyball

Event serves as qualifier for Rio 2016