Para sport & Paralympic News
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IPC campaign wins United Nations award 03.05.2019 “Transforming Lives” series picks up Includer accolade
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IPC shortlisted for prestigious United Nations Award 04.04.2019 ‘Transforming Lives’ series showcases London 2012’s legacy
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IPC hires creative agency adam&eveDDB 01.03.2019 The award-winning agency aims to grow awareness of the Paralympic Movement
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Transforming Lives: London 2012 progress and challenges 10.12.2018 The Paralympics changed attitudes towards disability and created employment opportunities
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Transforming Lives: London 2012 employment legacy 03.12.2018 Nearly one million more persons with disabilities now employed in Great Britain
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#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility 06.04.2017 As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.
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US fencing trio target Rio 2016 qualification 25.05.2016 The Americas Championships will be the last chance for automatic Rio 2016 qualification.
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Sport Week: History of para-equestrian 24.03.2016 A look back at the sport’s 20 years since being part of the Paralympic Games.
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Khorava confident in defending judo gold 20.09.2015 Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
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London 2012 superstars sign up to National Paralympic Day celebrations 03.07.2015 Sophie Christiansen, Natasha Baker, Ali Jawad all set to attend the day in London on Sunday 26 July.
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Simmonds leads stellar cast of swimmers for National Paralympic Day 24.06.2015 The event will take place in London, Great Britain, on Sunday 26 July and will feature swimming, athletics and other activities.
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The Big Read: Looking back on the Ceremonies of 1964 and 2012 08.11.2014 The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paralympic Games have seen some spectacular changes in 50 years from Tokyo 1964 to London 2012.
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London 2012 Paralympic Games voted best moment of the last 25 years 23.09.2014 After nominations from around the world, the IPC Governing Board has chosen London 2012 as the best moment to have taken place since the IPC was formed.
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National Paralympic Day hailed as great success in Britain 05.09.2014 The event took place in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, on 30 August
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Tickets to NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters now on-sale 03.09.2014 November’s event will feature 20 of the world’s best wheelchair tennis players.
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Star London 2012 medallists return to Paralympic pool for National Paralympic Day 18.07.2014 Paralympic gold medallist Jessica-Jane Applegate will be amongst 12 London 2012 medallists who will return to compete in home water for the first time since the London Games on Saturday 30 August as...
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Paralympic stars to return to London 2012 pool 03.07.2014 To mark National Paralympic Day 2014, a number of swimmers will return to the iconic Aquatics Centre, as well as thletes from boccia, goalball and wheelchair basketball who will compete at iconic...
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Campos suspended until September 2020 following breach of IPC Code of Ethics 11.04.2014 Former Chair of IBSA Football 5 Sub-Committee banned after serious conflict of interest in the lead-up to London 2012
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HAVE YOUR SAY on the future of the Paralympic Games! 08.11.2013 As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.
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One year on: Top five powerlifting moments 09.09.2013 From Turkey’s only gold of the Games to a victory dedicated to family, the ExCel arena was alive with the feats of the strongest Paralympians in history.