PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Agitos Foundation beneficiary Castro aiming for Ecuador’s first Paralympic medal
The T11 runner will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 after taking part in an Agitos Foundation, Rio 2016 and Brazilian Paralympic Committee project.
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British men’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
Twelve players will try to help Great Britain reach the podium in September’s Paralympics.
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Training Tuesday with US sprinter Jarryd Wallace
The former 100m T44 world record holder is hoping his training programme leads him to gold this September in Rio.
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US sitting volleyball not overlooking rivals
While the women’s team looks to finally overtake China, they know their opponents are improving just as much.
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Argentina wins Rio 2016 football 5 warm-up event
The 2014 world silver medallists defeated Spain, England and Germany to claim the Four Nations title, in Regensburg, Germany.
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Australian Paralympic Team officially launched for Rio 2016
A team of 170 Australian athletes will be targeting a top five finish in the medals table at September’s Paralympic Games
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Azerbaijani powerlifter suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Maharram Aliyev tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, to stage 18th IPC General Assembly in 2017
At the General Assembly a new IPC President will be elected to take over from Sir Philip Craven who has held the position since 2001.
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IPC statement on Russian Para athletes
Russian Para athletes will be allowed to compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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French Para triathletes golden in Besancon
France wins in five of the nine races, including one from home favourite Yannick Bourseaux.