PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Delegations of Panama, Peru arrive in Sao Paulo
Panama sent 23 athletes, whilst Peru will have 12 representatives at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20-25 March.
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Ten things you need to know about Sao Paulo 2017
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will kick off in three days in the Brazilian city, with over 800 athletes from 20 countries competing across 12 sports.
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The Athlete Voice, Compliance and Whistleblowing take centre stage at WADA Annual Symposium
WADA Athlete Committee proposes development of Charter of Athlete Rights and commits to hosting a Global Athlete Anti-Doping Forum in 2018.
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Six months after Rio: Romance, not regrets for Tam
Hong Kong’s Tam Chik Sum bounced back quickly from disappointment on the Paralympic piste thanks to wife and fellow fencer Chan Yui Chong.
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Record number of countries for Sao Paulo 2017 confirmed
A total of 19 countries will compete at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games from 20-25 March, four more than in Buenos Aires 2013.
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Tenorio reflects on Rio 2016, looks ahead to Tokyo 2020
After winning his sixth successive Paralympic medal on home soil in Rio, Brazil’s judo record-man is already preparing to reach the podium again at Tokyo 2020.
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Delegations head to Sao Paulo for Youth Parapans
The Colombian, Venezuelan, Peruvian and Ecuadorian delegations were greeted by their respective national authorities ahead of their participation in Sao Paulo 2017.
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Mexico aim high at Sao Paulo 2017
The Mexican delegation at the Youth Parapans will be made up of over 90 athletes competing across nine sports.
Cheongju to host 2018 shooting Worlds
The South Korean city will host the first qualification event for Tokyo 2020 between 1-12 May.
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Toyota-USA Hockey partnership extended and expanded
Multi-year agreement to include national Para ice hockey team and development festival.