PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Para canoe Worlds: 5 things we learned
Old faces show they’re still the ones to beat on the water
![three male and three female Para snowboarders stand on the podium](/sites/default/files/images/170901101119273_NZ%2Bcollage.jpg)
US and Aus dominate Para snowboard season opener
Almost 50 riders compete in Southern Hemisphere Cup in New Zealand
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World Para Swimming announces SWANS as Official Supplier
Two-year partnership includes blackened goggles for VI athletes participating at Mexico 2017
![a male Para powerlifter smiles with his medal](/sites/default/files/images/170901121831819_Siamand%2BRahman%2Bnew.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Top Asian lifters
World’s strongest Paralympian is among them
![a female Para snowboarder](/sites/default/files/images/170901130650086_Joany%2Bcropped_0.jpg)
Joany Badenhorst turning the heat up
Australian World Championship medallist makes winning start to new season
![Para athletes competing at their sports](/sites/default/files/images/170901144522483_September%2Bpreview.jpg)
Para sport preview: September 2017
Four World Championships headline this month’s action
![five Para snowboarders on the slopes](/sites/default/files/images/170901152602542_Snowboard%2Bones%2Bto%2Bwatch.jpg)
Ones to Watch: Para snowboard
10 snowboarders and two breakthrough stars you need to keep an eye on in the run up to PyeongChang 2018
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Become a voice for your sport!
Nominations for winter sport representatives on 2018 Athletes’ Council are open
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Para sport explained: Judging Para dance sport
What will adjudicators look for when evaluating performances at Malle 2017?
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2017 Paralympic Sport Awards: Best Male Debut nominees
Awards recognising achievements at Rio 2016 will be presented during IPC General Assembly