PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tokyo 2020 announces live sites for Rio 2016 Games
The aim is to bring the celebration of the Games to people across Japan.
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Hwa Sook Lee set to compete at her last Paralympics
South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.
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Preview: US Paralympic Team Trials for track and field
Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.
Third official visit to PyeongChang 2018 complete
Representatives from IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard visited the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games host city from 16-19 June.
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Biathlon, cross-country ski officials visit PyeongChang 2018
Race Director Len Apedaile and Head of IPC Snow Sports Dimitrije Lazarovski travelled to South Korea to check on construction progress and schedules.
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Swimmer Hynd keen for second Paralympics
The British swimmer will defend his gold medal from the men’s 200m individual medley SM8, and aims to add some more.
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Four named to Australian Rio 2016 Equestrian team
The riders are aiming to continue their country’s successful run which has seen them win nine medals over five Paralympic Games.
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Sport week: Classification in cycling
Cyclists are divided into thirteen different impairment classes based on their functionality.
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Canada announce Rio 2016 canoe team
Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games.
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Six Chilean athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
The South American country will take its largest delegation ever to a Paralympic Games.