PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Channel 4 wins prestigious award for Paralympic coverage
The UK Paralympic broadcaster picked up the Sports Broadcast Award at the Broadcast Awards.
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German Paralympic champions to elect German Federal President
Niko Kappel and Markus Rehm have been chosen to be part of the Federal Convention.
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IPC and Getty extend partnership agreement
Getty Images will provide extensive photographic coverage of the Paralympic Games and a number of other major Para sport events.
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British team named for LA Track Worlds
Jody Cundy headlines the British team for March’s UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships.
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Purdy ‘grateful’ to return in time for Worlds
The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist is determined to make it to the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – January 2017
The public has until 9 February to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Obersaxen to host 2019 World Para Alpine Skiing Champs
The announcement comes at an exciting time for Swiss Para alpine skiing, with one gold and two silver medals from the 2017 Worlds.
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IPC appoints Sunset+Vine as host broadcaster for World Para Athletics Championships
The London-based production company will provide live, highlights and news coverage from the London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships
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Dubai to host 2017 Asian Youth Games
The event involving around 600 athletes will take place between 10-14 December
Three reasons why Anja Wicker loves skiing
Germany’s biathlon Paralympic champion is excited ahead of her home World Championships in Finsterau, from 10-19 February.