PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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The IPC decision on the membership status of the Russian Paralympic Committee
Speech by IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Todd Nicholson
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The IPC decision on the membership status of the Russian Paralympic Committee
Speech by IPC President Sir Philip Craven
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Sport Week: US Para triathlon triple trouble
A closer look at teammates Allysa Seely, Hailey Danisewicz and Melissa Stockwell, all battling for the same gold medal.
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Five big moments from Toronto 2015
To mark one-year anniversary of the largest Parapan Am Games ever, which began on 7 August 2015, here are five magical moments to recall.
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The IPC suspends the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect
The decision was taken unanimously by the IPC Governing Board as a result of NPC Russia’s inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.
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Australian triathlon, US football 7 athletes named
Australia will send seven Para triathletes to Rio, and the US announced their football 7-a-side roster.
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Statement regarding the Russian Paralympic Committee - no decision yet announced
The IPC’s decision will not be announced until 17:00 CEST on Sunday 7 August.
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Seven countries announce Rio 2016 delegations
El Salvador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela name their athletes for September’s Paralympics.
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Sport Week: Para triathlon storylines in Rio
Find out which rivalries to watch for, which country could sweep an event and more on the sport’s Paralympic debut.
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Japan reveals Rio 2016 Paralympic roster
Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.