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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport Week: Intro to wheelchair basketball
Find out more about wheelchair basketball ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Skiers to go for overall Europa Cup wins in Obersaxen
Points are on offer in the giant slalom, super combined and super-G in the final high-level races of the season in Switzerland.
Para-triathletes secure Rio points at Continental Championships
Championships were held in the USA and South Africa.
Cross-country skiing marathon to feature at World Cup
Athletes will also try to secure overall World Cup titles in Vuokatti, Finland.
Massie coming to end of season to remember
The Canadian snowboarder has achieved his best ever results on the World Cup circuit this season.
Finnish skiers looking for good showing to end season
Standing skier Ilkka Tuomisto and Sini Pyy are looking forward to competing at home at the IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Vuokatti.
Unbeaten run brings mixed feelings to Beatrice Vio
The young Italian fencer is learning how to cope with the pressure of being the one to beat at Rio 2016.
What makes the perfect….high jump?
Great Britain’s world and European silver medallist talks us through exactly what it takes to master the high jump.
Sport Week: Five storylines in para-canoe
Here are possible storylines to follow ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Irish para-cycling track Worlds team named
2015 world champion Eogan Clifford looks to defend his title in the scratch race.
Dubai 2016: Day six preview
Seventeen gold medals will be decided on the final day of competition (Saturday, 12 March) at the IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in Dubai, UAE.
Tudhope: My first time on a snowboard
The up-and-coming rider explains how at first, snowboarding did not come naturally.
Spanish sport stars nominate Perales for accolade
Rafael Nadal, Vincente del Bosque and Xavi Hernandez amongst 11 sportspeople to show their support for swimmer Teresa Perales to receive the 2016 Princess of Asturias Award.
Para-triathlon American, African Championships set
Two Continental Championships take place, with opportunities to grab points for Rio 2016.
Sport Week: Para-canoeists to watch for at Rio 2016
Here are seven athletes vying for the sport’s first Paralympic gold medals.
Snowboarders riding high after banked slalom wins
Chris Vos extends his lead at the top of the World Cup rankings in Formigueres, France, and an exciting tie between Matti-Suur Hamari and Michael Shea develops with one race to go.
Iran claim five final day golds in Dubai to top the medals table
At the end of the first IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships, Iran finished with a total of 23 golds.
IPC President meets UN Secretary General in New York
The two leaders discussed their excitement for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and the role of the IPC and Agitos Foundation in developing global para-sport.
Sport Week: King builds strong Australian para-canoe team
Andrea King has helped develop para-canoe in Australia.
#50daystogo: Medals unveiled for IPC Swimming Euros
Stunning design reflects the mountainous landscape of Madeira, where the city of Funchal will play host to the competition between 30 April - 7 May.