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20-23 September

VISTA 2017 - News

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a female powerlifter celebrates on the bench

Nation wins every gold in Commonwealth Games powerlifting competition

a female wheelchair racer laughs with her gold medal

Fearnley has to settle for silver but de Rozario triumphs in 1,500m

a female Para swimmer with her medal

Peruvian Para swimmer believes Games can help infrastructure to improve

A shooter takes aim

MQS points available in air events ahead of Cheongju 2018

two women stand looking down at an ice hockey rink

From IPC intern to Paralympic Games Social Media Co-ordinator

a male Para athlete crosses the finish line

Nicaragua’s most successful Paralympian switches to long distance races

a male powerlifter holds up his gold medal

Thirty-three athletes from 11 countries are set to compete on 10 April

a male Para shooter

Paralympic champion knows consistent medal finishes mean high expectations

three male swimmers on the podium

Hosts win three out of four golds over the weekend as home fans celebrate

a visually impaired skier and his guide hug on the finish line

Canadian is most successful cross-country skier in Paralympic history

Oleksii Denysiuk

Paralympic medallist will compete in Poland ahead of 2018 Worlds

a female thrower screams as she throws her javelin

Welsh thrower breaks record to take javelin F46 gold

five female athletes competing in winter sports

Five athletes shortlisted for performances at PyeongChang 2018

A male wheelchair rugby player

Ireland head last four countries to qualify after winning Nottwil tournament

a group of volunteers at PyeongChang 2018

Paralympic Winter Games is a life-changing experience for many

a group of male blind footballers raise their arms in celebration

European champions looking to win their first world title

a male Para triathlete celebrates winning the race

Townsend and Jones complete clean sweep of inaugural Commonwealth races

a female Para athlete holding up the Welsh flag

Welsh athlete claims Commonwealth title on opening day of Para athletics

two female Para cyclists stand on the podium with their gold medals

England Para cyclist and pilot Helen Scott claim both Commonwealth Games titles

a female Para sprinter holding up the Australian flag

Schoolgirl targets first Commonwealth title while on vacation