PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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European Champions on top form
Swede shows potential of hat-trick European gold in Berlin
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Madrid 2018: 4 things to know about Thailand
Asian team to compete in blind football Worlds for the first time
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Malmo 2018: China in harmony ahead of Worlds
Rio 2016 silver medallists feeling good as they prepare for Championships
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Sao Paulo hosts Boccia Regional Open
Teams from the Americas test their form
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Niamh McCarthy makes statement ahead of Berlin 2018
Irish discus thrower breaks European record at Rieti Grand Prix
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Judo Pan Am Champs to kick off in Canada
Paralympic champions head competitive field at continental event
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Avicii inspires Timothy Disken both in and out of pool
Australian Paralympic swimming champion shares his love for music
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Madrid 2018: 6 things to know about Iran
Rio 2016 silver medallists seek further success at World Championships
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Ghana celebrates goalball with national competition
Event aims to raise awareness of the sport across the African country
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Cheongju 2018: Chul Park hopes results transfer to Tokyo
South Korean shooter has renewed confidence for 2020 Paralympics