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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Women crossing a finish line
Triathlon

A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.

Stephane Houdet
Rio 2016

IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…

Iran National Paralympic Week 2013
Iran

The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.

Josh Dueck sit-skiing
Alpine Skiing

The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.

A skyline with many skyscrapers in the background. Red flowers and water in the front.
Athletics

Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.

Man in wheelchair doing a stund in a halfpipe

Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.

Three women on a podium, smiling to the camera
Cycling

Australia’s Michael Gallagher and the USA’s Jamie Whitmore were amongst those athletes who broke 23 world records at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.

The Rio 2016 Pioneer Volunteers group photographed during the filming of the campaign.
Rio 2016

Those interested in applying to become a volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games now have until 15 December.

Allianz Fact of the Week Ice sledge hockey

A puck in ice sledge hockey reaches speeds of up to 130km/h!

Jason Maroney at Alicante 2013 landscape
Rio 2016

Nine shooters including Jason Maroney and living-legend Libby Kosmala have been named to the squad for 2014-15 aiming for selection for Rio 2016.

Group shot of a football team in training suits with six people in business clothes.
Blind Football

The European champions have been urged to give their all in a bid to win a first world title.

Silvio Velo
Blind Football

Argentina’s football 5-a-side captain Silvio Velo is confident as they aim to become champions for a third time at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Women in canoe competing
Canoe

With two more world titles in Moscow, Russia, Great British para-canoeist Jeannette Chippington has taken her tally to eight and now has her sights set on Rio 2016.

Two female cyclists in black racing suits on a tandem, competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
New Zealand

Sixteen eye care specialists attended the workshops in a bid to becoming future classifiers for para-sport

The sixth IPC Rio 2016 Project Review took place 10-11 November 2014.
Rio 2016

The IPC conducted a two day Project Review with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee and left impressed with preparations for the Paralympic Games.

Michele George
Belgium

The award recognises the best performing Belgian athlete over 2014, with four World Championship medallists nominated.

Sir Philip Craven speaking on stage
America

Sir Philip Craven will be speaking on Friday (14 November) in San Diego at the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.

Women in wheelchair dancing
Para dance sport

The 2014 season saw the introduction of individual events to wheelchair dance sport with Russian Galina Ryzhkova winning every single gold on offer.

Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose holds a sign where it is written "Make difference shine"
Tokyo 2020

Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose hopes to inspire others and change perceptions in her country at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

A delegation enters a stadium
Tokyo 1964

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games, three Australian Paralympians shared their memories