PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Canada to field ‘more youthful’ ice sledge hockey side
Youngsters are named to national team alongside more established names following a selection camp.
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Triathlon: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
The sport was on the programme for the first time in history. Find out what emerged.
![Day 10 morning | Table Tennis Highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/r9yfWjBdjtuojJFbgXGunIo5tDf8ACOlOByg8vBeHdY.jpg?itok=CQpom10c)
ITTF, San-Ei continue partnership to Tokyo 2020
The Japanese manufacturer will continue as the ITTF’s official table provider for the next Games.
![Lima 2019 President Carlos Neuhaus gives a press conference.](/sites/default/files/images/161004153659399_Carlos%2BNeuhaus_1.jpg)
Carlos Neuhaus eyes successful Parapan Am Games
The newly elected President of Lima 2019 Organising Committee stated that he is sure this Games will have “a positive impact on the national economy.”
Schools named after Brazilian Paralympians
The host country’s gold medallists at Rio 2016 were honoured by the Rio City Hall in recognition of their performances.
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Colin Lynch makes history with first Para cycling UCI Hour Record
The Irishman managed a distance of 43.133km to beat the previous best by more than 2km.
Girismen to put athletes at centre of decision making
Gizem Girismen wants to reinforce a system that values athlete ideas so that the IPC can remain athlete-focused.
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Positive site visit for alpine skiing Worlds concludes
The Local Organising Committee are planning an exciting programme of events as well as looking to host a great competition in Tarvisio, Italy.
![Clara Klug - Cable 2015](/sites/default/files/images/160930133855111_James%2BNetz-7832.jpg)
Klug hoping for a ‘good day’ in search of medal
The German Nordic skier is preparing for her home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.
![Ricardinho of Brazil and his team mates celebrate after scoring a goal in the men's football 5-a-side](/sites/default/files/images/160918000001029_GettyImages-603006034.jpg)
Football 5: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.