PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Thousands take part in first Rowing Indoor World Championships
Rowers hit the machines before they hit the water
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Folashade Oluwafeniayo breaks world record at World Cup
Nigerian world champion shines on last day of competition in Dubai
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2018 Track Worlds: Alyda Norbruis eyes title double
Dutch Para cyclist starts quest for world glory with return to Rio
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PyeongChang 2018: Wheelchair curling venue guide
Competitions will take place at Gangneung Curling Centre
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Minna Leinonen ready for life after sport as she reflects on career
Finnish shooter will not attempt to defend her world title in Cheongju
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PyeongChang 2018: Bonding through guiding - Part One
New series takes an in-depth look at vision impaired skiing ahead of PyeongChang 2018
![Japan's Sho Watanabe crosses the line to take the 2017 Tokyo marathon ahead of Switzerland's Marcel Hug.](/sites/default/files/images/170227061045889_Watanabe%2BTokyo.jpeg)
Mental strength the secret for Sho Watanabe
Wheelchair racer ready to stun marathon world again on home roads in Tokyo
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IPC reveals International Women’s Day Award shortlist
The winner will be announced on 8 March
East Africa hosts first OCP meeting
Six nations attended the launch of the Organisational Capacity Programme in Rwanda
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PyeongChang 2018: US alpine and snowboard teams named
23 alpine skiers and 14 snowboarders will represent Team USA