PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Dublin to host 2018 World Para Swimming Europeans
First time Ireland has staged major Para sport event.
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Alfie Hewett named Allianz Athlete of the Month
British wheelchair tennis player won first Grand Slam singles title at French Open.
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Best of British: Richard Whitehead
Reigning world 200m T42 champion wants to sign off with 100m title at London 2017.
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Kitakyushu 2018 logo launched
Asia-Oceania Championships image represents powerlifting strength.
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London 2017 to break all broadcast records
TV coverage from World Para Athletics Championships to be shown in more than 20 countries.
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Prince Harry calls for London 2017 support
Tickets still available for record-breaking World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017 Head-to-Head: Chelsea McClammer
US wheelchair racer wants first world title at expense of teammates.
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Statement on UAE athlete Abdullah Hayayei
The athlete has died following a training ground incident as he prepared to compete at London 2017.
![Walid Ktila of Tunisia leads the pack in the Men's 800m - T34 Final on day 7 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on September 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/170109122057261_Walid%2BKtila_Athletics_GettyImages-605835800.jpg)
5 Facts: Tunisia's Walid Ktila
The lowdown on T34 runner as he prepares to defend four world titles at London 2017.
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Ostersund to host Para ice hockey Qualifiers
Nations will battle in Swedish city for final spots available at PyeongChang 2018.