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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A group of youngsters are taught how to ski
Alpine Skiing

Led by the Serbian National Paralympic Committee and supported by the Agitos Foundation, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania developed snowsport.

Three Ugandan men prepare the court for wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair Basketball

Since the late 1980s Uganda has been recovering from the impacts of civil war, including developing para-sports for those affected by the conflict and the wider community.

Marcel Hug has three Superheros: Roger Federer, Nelson Mandela and Michael Jackson.
Athletics

The Swiss wheelchair racer is an inspiration to millions due to his performances on the track, but who inspires him?

A picture of a person in a wheelchair trying to make a pass between four other person in a wheelchair.
Wheelchair Rugby

BT WWRC15 tickets now on sale

After retiring from wheelchair basketball in 2014, Edina Müller has turned her attention to para-canoing
Wheelchair Basketball

German Paralympic wheelchair basketball champion sets her sights on competing in para-canoe at Rio 2016.

A total of 17 athletes were identified during talent scouting events in Colombia
Colombia

Focusing in on the most vulnerable areas of Colombia where living with an impairment can present huge challenges, Colombia have identified new athletes to expand their para-sport team.

Ellie Simmonds
Swimming

From qualifying for Durban 2006 to winning gold in front of home crowds at London 2012, Great Britain’s four-time Paralympic champion Simmonds has a lot to be proud of.

Heinrich Popow with young talents at the one of the Talent Days
Germany

The youth organisation of NPC Germany is looking to provide para-sport opportunities to youngsters with an impairment.

Man in canoe in triumphant pose
Canoe

The 2014 world champion in V1 paracanoe (TA), is looking to defend his title at this August's event in Milan, Italy.

Man in wheelchair poses in front of a wallpaper
Swimming

Glasgow’s own Andrew Mullen on why fans should turn out for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships from 13 July.

A picture of a woman swimming
Swimming

Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds on her preparations, rivals and home support ahead of the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.

China's Dong Lu won 100m backstroke S6 gold and both London 2012 and Montreal 2013.
Swimming

The 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in 100 days’ time will feature 650 athletes from 50 countries for the most important competition ahead of Rio 2016.

An S2 swimmer takes a breath during competition at London 2012.
Swimming

Twenty-member roster for the 2015 Parapan American Games taking place from 7-15 August includes five Paralympians.

Maskim Sedakov
Para dance sport

Russia’s innovative singles Europeans silver medallist will use the upcoming Kazakhstan Open as a springboard to achieve his ultimate aim for 2015.

Jens Syberg of Denmark makes a break during the Wheelchair Rugby Bronze medal match against Australia during day 2 of the Invictus Games
Wheelchair Rugby

Denmark are aiming for a top two finish at September’s IWRF European Championships in order to qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Logo Comite Paralimpico de Portugal.
Rio 2016

The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Man in the long jump right before landing in the sand
Germany

Telekom promotes more respect and recognition for athletes with an impairment

"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran.
Iran

"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran to enhance social integration.

Great Britain enters the arena lead by flag bearer Millie Knight during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Great Britain

The English Federation of Disability Sport will benefit from over two million British pounds worth of funding over the next two years.

The Belgium team celebrate after their victory during the Men's Group B Goalball match between Belgium and Canada at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Goalball

With Rio 2016 fast approaching the Belgium men’s goalball team have two chances to qualify this year.