PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Top boccia athletes take on BISFed Asia-Oceania Champs
After dominating at Rio 2016, returning medallists from Asian nations will compete in Hong Kong.
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Peru to host first ever goalball event
The Peruvian capital city of Lima will stage the competition between 20-21 May, with Colombia, Ecuador and the hosts competing.
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Beijing Grand Prix – Five things we learned
Find out the top headlines from the sixth World Para Athletics Grand Prix of 2017.
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British Athletics aims for world record with digital mosaic
Ahead of London 2017, aim is create largest photo album of selfies.
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WADA Foundation Board take decisive action for clean sport
Board approves development of graded sanctioning framework for non-compliance by Code Signatories.
Barcelona 1992 celebrates its 25th anniversary
The IPC Governing Board attended a ceremony at the Barcelona City Hall, where an adapted version of the 1992 Paralympic emblem was presented.
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IWBF supports FIBA’s new rule on headgear
FIBA ratified a rule that will allow players to wear headgear.
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Robinson, Malone inspire young Para athletes
The two New Zealand Paralympians met with aspiring athletes at a talent identification camp.
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Brazil, Colombia and Cuba act as mentors for Latin America
They have offered financial and/or human support to neighbouring countries over the last decade to help them develop Para sports.
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Martina Barbierato eyes 2017 World Championships
Italy’s first powerlifting Paralympian aims to achieve a personal best in Mexico City.