PARA ARCHERY NEWS
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Great Britain name archers for 2017 Worlds
Four Rio 2016 champions will compete in Beijing.
Spotlight not blinding Andre Shelby
US archer remains focused on World Championship gold in Beijing.
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David Drahoninsky triumphs on home soil
Rio 2016 medallist wins on Para Archery European Cup Circuit debut.
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US archers named for 2017 World Champs
Paralympic champion Andre Shelby and world champion Jeff Fabry lead team.
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Zhou Jiamin targets first world title
Double Paralympic champion excited to be competing on home soil at Para archery Worlds.
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David Drahoninsky aims for perfection
Rio 2016 silver medallist looking to hit a maximum score.
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New champions dominate European Cup Circuit
Host nation Italy top Para archery medal table after first leg in Olbia.
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Para sport in review: May 2017
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during May.
Archer Zhou Jiamin aims to make a difference
The Paralympic champion is using her achievements to make change in her home city Zhejiang.
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Q&A with archer David Drahoninsky
World Archery caught up with the men’s W1 reigning Paralympic silver medallist.
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Rio 2016 rematch? Nemati, Wu have different targets
The top female archers could renew their rivalry at the Worlds in Beijing.
US men’s compound set new world record
The squad broke Team Italy’s record by one point at the world ranking competition in Puerto Rico.
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#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.
Stutzman turns focus on able-bodied competitions
The Armless Archer believes competing in able-bodied events will help him to Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020.
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IWAS World Games 2017 host named
The Vila Real de Santo António in Portugal will host the competition later this year.
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Shelby and Nemati, best Para archers of the year
The Paralympic champions received the award by World Archery at a gala held in Las Vegas, USA, on 10 February.
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Stretton sets world record at Fazza event
The 16-year-old Paralympic champion set a new record in the women’s W1 category.
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Throwback Thursday: Australia’s Ross Sutton
Get to know the story of the first Australian Paralympic champion, who sealed archery gold in the men’s St. Nicholas round open at Rome 1960.
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Ones to watch for 2017 for archery and wheelchair rugby announced
Eight archers and 10 wheelchair rugby players have been named as players to look out for in 2017.
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Best of Para archery from 2016
A selection of the best Paralympic performances from Rio 2016.