PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Canada name Worlds swim team after success at Can Ams
Several Americas records were reached by the team between 31 March – 2 April.
![Abdi Dini and Erica Gavel](/sites/default/files/images/160531111739238_WBasketball.jpg)
Wheelchair Basketball Canada celebrates inclusive sport
A programme has been launched that will educate teachers and students on the sport and encourage youngsters to be physically active.
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Clark still savours gold as Olympian mother recalls moment
The USA’s Breanna Clark won the 400m T20, and Olympic silver medallist mother looks to help train her toward Tokyo 2020.
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Conchita Jager named Secretary General of NPC Switzerland
Jager will succeed Veronika Roos.
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Holiday hotspot with Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock
The double Paralympic champion tells us about where he likes to take vacation.
![Steve Cash making a save against Greg Westlake in the gold medal game USA v Canada at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/170131075600807_Steve%2BCash%2Band%2BGreg%2BWestlake.jpg)
Monthly preview: April 2017
The World Para Ice Hockey Championships will be a major qualifying event for PyeongChang 2018.
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Para athletics record breakers - March
With the athletics season in full swing, here is an easy reference guide to world record breakers from around the world.
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Five fun questions for Josh Pauls
The US Para ice hockey defenseman took a break from his World Championships training for a laugh.
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IBSA launches Central Euro League
Three teams so far from three countries are in the league, with IBSA looking to add two more teams.
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Huot, Rivard to make season debuts at swimming Can Ams
Canadian swimmers will get the chance to qualify for the 2017 World Championships in home water.