PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Australia, Optus launch Think Big Challenge
The telecommunications company will look to help develop a technological solution around limited funding, access to coaching.
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Aggreko to power London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships
The supplier of temporary power was previously involved in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Europa Cup titles up for grabs in Veysonnaz
The finals in Switzerland will see skiers race in slalom, giant slalom and super combined between 29-31 March.
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Football 5-a-side heads to Armenia
IBSA Blind Football will be in Armenia to support the country’s new programme.
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Lee Myung-ho elected President of NPC South Korea
Lee will serve his first term as head of the NPC ahead of their home Paralympic Winter Games.
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Sao Paulo 2017 shows evolution of Para sport
The Youth Para Pan American Games was a legacy of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Wheelchair basketball Canada to launch schools programme
The programme will be one of the legacies of the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
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Gangneung 2017: USA team preview
Twelve players from the team’s 2015 victory return to the ice for the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
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CCPSA recognises boccia volunteer’s efforts
Donna Zorn was inducted into the CCPSA’s Hall of Fame.
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Oikawa aims to turn Japan into Tokyo 2020 medal contender
The men’s wheelchair basketball head coach knows his team has podium potential but also aware of the uphill battle they face.