PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Russia’s Konstantin Sosunov passes away
Wheelchair dance sport loses Sosunov, a former world and European champion.
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Australia’s Bugg seeks podium on home waters
After three World Championships appearances, Bugg hopes to finally hit the podium.
Huseynov grabs last chance world record
China's world champion Yujiao Tan was also in record-breaking form at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships in Eger, Hungary on Friday (27 November).
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No. 35 Doha 2015 triumphs on digital platforms
With a creative content strategy, the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar, surpassed all expectations with a reach of more than 26 million.
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IPC announces Toyota as Worldwide Paralympic Partner
The nine year partnership is the first in the Paralympic Movement’s history to benefit the IPC, all NPCs and future editions of the Paralympic Games under one agreement.
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Skier Joines resets, looks to future goals
Canada’s Kimberley Joines looks long-term and will join Alpine Canada’s National Ski Day in January to help promote the sport.
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No. 36 Valera, Rosenmeier battle for European crown
Defending world champion Alvaro Valera and defending European champion Peter Rosenmeier go into five sets for the regional title.
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South Korean officials train in cross-country, biathlon
Fifty National Technical Officials were trained in IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing rules and regulations as part of preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Colombian Herazo, plucked from obscurity, tells his story
A video of Luis Herazo who has benefitted from the partnership between the Agitos Foundation, Rio 2016 and Brazilian Paralympic Committee has been released.
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Xiao claims China’s second powerlifting world record
Ukrainian Mariana Shevchuk also won an incredible four medals in juniors and seniors at IPC Powerlifting European Open in Eger, Hungary.