PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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London 2017: The grandest of stages
BBC Radio's Ed Harry reflects on the greatest World Para Athletics Championships yet.
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Mexico City 2017: Luis Andrade inspired by home Worlds
Two-time Paralympic swimmer seeks medal win in front of Mexican fans.
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Mexico City 2017: Mayra Hernandez seeks personal best
Powerlifter ready to cause an upset at home World Championships.
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Mexico City 2017: Brazil name swimming team
Daniel Dias headlines Brazil’s World Championships squad.
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Mexico City 2017: Sophie Pascoe switches things up
New Zealand swimmer incorporates other sports into her Worlds training regime.
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Mexico City 2017: Siamand Rahman knows no limits
Iranian seeks to break his world record again and win another gold medal.
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Mexico City 2017: History of the Powerlifting Worlds
Huge growth in competition since first edition in 1994
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Mexico City 2017: History of the Swimming Worlds
This year’s edition is the third time the Americas have hosted the Championships.
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Mexico City 2017: 50 days to go
What you need to know about next month’s Para Sport Festival
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Mexico City 2017: Name the mascot!
Vote opens on social media and official website to mark 50 days to go until Para Sport Festival.