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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Four world records fall at British swimming nationals
Jessica-Jane Applegate, Bethany Firth and Eleanor Simmonds are amongst those to set world, European and British records in Manchester.
Brazilian tennis stars turn out for Rio 2016 Test Event
CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.
Seguin follows up World title with World Cup gold
The French world champion won the 2.4mR race at the Sailing World Cup in Melbourne.
Iran’s Hajikolaei seeks return to Paralympic gold
After a silver medal from London 2012, the Iranian men’s sitting volleyball team want to prove they are still the best.
Big read: The man behind Rwanda’s sitting volleyball success
The Dutch coach has revolutionised the sport in Rwanda, helping both the men’s and the women’s teams qualify for their first Paralympic Games in history.
No. 19 Canada win 15 TO2015 swimming medals
At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canada secured a record 168 medals, helped by the performances of swimmers on “Super Sunday."
Canada win Torino 2015 sledge hockey tournament
The Paralympic medallists secured a 7-1 victory over hosts Italy whilst South Korea take third place in Torino.
Rio 2016 unveils Paralympic Torch
With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.
Faces of the future: Belgium’s Laurens Devos
The 15-year-old won double gold at October’s ITTF Para-Table Tennis European Championships and qualified for Rio 2016.
New Asian Paralympic Committee strategy revealed
The Asian Paralympic Committee intends to become one of the leading regions within the Paralympic Movement.
Italy, Canada to face-off in ice sledge hockey final
The last games of the international tournament in Torino, Italy, will see the hosts try to upset Canada’s unbeaten run.
No. 20 Norbruis draws home crowd to their feet at World Championships
The Dutch cyclist won all three of her events at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.
French team reflect on exceptional season start
After leaving the IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cup in Tyumen, Russia, with seven medals, the team are enjoying their best start to a season.
USOC announces 2014-15 award winners
Tatyana McFadden, Joe Berenyi and the US ice sledge hockey team among the award recipients.
Para-swimming champions unite in Manchester
Great Britain’s best swimmers will be at the Aquatics Centre as part of their road to Rio 2016.
Alpine skiing Europa Cups arrive in Austria
Paralympic and world champions Marie Bochet, Anna Schaffelhuber and Alexey Bugaev amongst those who will make their season debut in Kuhtai and Pitztal from Monday (14 December).
Jacobs, Peric-Rankovic receive ITTF awards
David Jacobs took home the male para-table tennis prize, and Borislava Peric-Rankovic earned the female honour.
Brazilian NPC launches Paralympic Heart campaign
A multi-channel campaign will help to promote Brazil’s vast array of Paralympians ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
No. 21 BP, Team USA partnership goes against the trend
BP becomes the first USOC corporate partner to support more Paralympians than Olympians.
Costa, Cardoso win Brazil’s 2015 Paralympic Awards
Canoeist Cardoso and long-jumper Costa were voted by the public as Brazil’s athletes of the year.