PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Early loss gives Chinese sitting volleyball time to improve
The reigning Paralympic and world champions are learning from their loss to rivals the USA back in March.
Kazakhstani Para athletes make most of training in USA
In preparations for Rio 2016, Kazakhstan got to train in the same sports facilities as US Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Colorado.
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Debora Campos: Best and worst moments
The Brazilian pistol shooter, who recently set a new national record, talks about moments of pure bliss but also utter disappointment at Fort Benning, USA.
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Brazil’s Aranha transitions from skiing to triathlon
After competing in cross-country sit-skiing at Sochi 2014, Fernando Aranha is transferring those skills to Para triathlon at Rio 2016.
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Garrido targets Rio 2016 podium
Chile’s powerlifting Parapan American champion will compete at his second Paralympic Games 16 years after making his debut at Sydney 2000.
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Book ‘Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete’ now available
The handbook complements the internationally acclaimed edition 'The Paralympic Athlete.’
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IPC launches search for hosts for VISTA 2019 and 2021
VISTA is the world’s number one sport science conference for Para sport.
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Russian athlete suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Aleksei Lesnykh tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at March’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, UAE.
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Mexico’s athletics coach Emmanuel Campos aims high
#TeamAgitos coach dreams of seeing one of his pupils winning a Paralympic gold.
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Training Tuesday with France’s Marie-Amelie le Fur
After winning a hat-trick of medals at London 2012, what is in store for the T44 athlete at Rio 2016?