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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
First volunteers for Rio 2016 selected
Candidates can check if they have been successful online; USA, Great Britain, Russia and China lead non-Brazilians selected.
Paralympics New Zealand, iSPORT join forces
The new partnership will go toward helping develop young para-athletes.
No. 25 Rivard rises to the top of women’s S10
Canada’s Aurelie Rivard had an incredible 2015, winning two world titles, six Parapan Am medals and a new world record in the women’s S10.
Teams announced for World ParaVolley Intercontinental
Twenty-four teams so far are registered to compete in the last Rio 2016 qualifying event.
Rio 2016 ceremony auditions get street flavour
Skateboarders, roller skaters and hip-hop dancers strut their stuff as the battle for places intensifies.
France’s Daviet wins first World Cup biathlon race
The most decorated athlete from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, Russia’s Roman Petushkov, also takes his first win of the season in Tyumen, Russia.
Italy announce team for home international
Coach Massimo Da Rin reflects on the team’s chance of impressing their home crowds from 7-12 December.
Big Interview: Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten
The IPC caught up with former tennis star Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten, an ambassador for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.
No. 27 Badminton joins Paralympic programme
Badminton, the latest sport to join the Paralympic programme, held its World Championships at the birthplace of the Movement.
No. 26 IPC releases new four year Strategic Plan
The new plan from the Paralympic Movement’s global governing body aims to grow in six strategic areas over 2015-2018.
Nations qualify for Rio 2016 at Para World Sailing Championships
NPCs have until 1 March 2016 to confirm the qualification slots they will use.
Wheelchair Tennis Masters to be shown live on BBC for first time
The semifinals and finals will be shown live on BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website.
Three questions for Kevin McKee
The US forward answer three pertinent questions about ice sledge hockey and his own game.
Schaffelhuber and Kreiter win German sport awards
Johannes Floors wins best young athlete award
What to watch: December 2015
Here is a look at the events to watch before the year concludes.
No. 28 Brazil, Argentina clash in Toronto 2015 final
The 2016 Paralympic host claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Argentina and retained the football 5-a-side Parapan Am title.
Italy all set to compete on home ice
Norway, Canada and South Korea and the hosts will face each other at an international tournament in Torino from Monday (7 December).
Adecco video challenges stereotypes in workplaces
A hidden camera captures people's reactions on their potential boss having an impairment.
Top 5 moments from the European Judo Championship
From Ilham Zakiyev’s sportsmanship to Ibrahim Bolukbasi’s big throw, here are highlights you might have missed.
IPC President: “Paralympic Games are greatest showcase on earth"
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IPC President blogs about why he thinks the Paralympic Games are the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.