PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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PyeongChang 2018: Australia co-captains revealed
Alpine skier Mitchell Gourley and snowboarder Joany Badenhorst to lead team at Winter Paralympics
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New IPC President Andrew Parsons meets Mayor of Bonn
German city is home to Paralympic Movement’s headquarters
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Sports technology spotlight on Paralympic sports
Israeli athletes share their experiences at Asian Pacific Congress in Tel Aviv
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Iran marks Paralympic Day
Thousands gather to play Para sports across the country
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Pools for wheelchair basketball Africa qualifiers decided
Winners will qualify for the 2018 World Championships
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Malle 2017: Marquez, Obero close Worlds with memorable dance
An array of freestyle performances leave lasting memories on final day of World Championships
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Malle 2017: Sivak’s solo gold tops off big day for Ukraine
Ukraine takes five golds, including an emotional one from Ivan Sivak
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ITF announces tour events for early 2018
Australian Open and two Super Series to take place within first four months of the year
Andrew Parsons attends I’mPOSSIBLE session in Japan
IPC President visited open lesson of the Agitos Foundation education programme
IPC and Tokyo 2020 to focus on Paralympic legacy
Next Summer Games aiming to be a ‘catalyst for change’