PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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London 2017: Pre-event press conference
IPC President and Organising Committee Co-chair speak ahead of opening session.
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London 2017: Opening speech by Sir Philip Craven
IPC President highlights how London 2017 is a direct legacy of London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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London 2017: Day 1 Preview
Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft aims to win first gold of 2017 World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017: Opening speech by Ed Warner
Co-Chair of London 2017 Organising Committee welcomed athletes and spectators to "the greatest city in the world".
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Beijing 2022 confirm first official partner
Bank of China to support Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2022.
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London 2017: Speech by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
The Mayor speaks of his pride at the British capital staging the World Para Athletics Championships.
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#APCTop20 - No.19: Sao Paulo 2017
Biggest ever Youth Parapan American Games makes Americas top 20 moments.
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London 2017: Day 1 athlete reaction
Flashquotes from first night of World Para Athletics Championships.
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GB Judo announce team for 2017 Euros
Rio 2016 Paralympians lead judokas for home Championships.
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London 2017: Hannah Cockroft smashes world record for gold
British T34 racer one of eight gold medallists on opening night of World Para Athletics Championships.