PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Mexico City 2017: Huang’s high hopes
Chinese swimmer wants to break more records after remarkable Rio 2016.
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Mauricio Valencia named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Colombia’s only London 2017 gold medallist chosen by popular vote.
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Bright future predicted for British judokas
Great Britain target 2020 and 2024 success as young stars impress at Euros.
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Big Interview: NRW Secretary of Sports’ Andrea Milz
Exclusive interview with head of sports in German state where the IPC is based.
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IPC Vice Presidential candidates speak
Two video interviews filmed ahead of September’s Governing Board elections.
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Boccia bond connects Polychronidis and Patroni
Paralympic silver medallists celebrate Rio success by getting married.
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Powerlifting professionals progress in Nigeria
13 African countries attend World Para Powerlifting workshop in Lagos.
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Tokyo 2020 dance brings generations together
Festival held in Iwaki City featuring Japanese song for the Games.
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Great Britain name archers for 2017 Worlds
Four Rio 2016 champions will compete in Beijing.
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Germany seek home success
World Wheelchair Basketball Championships tip off in exactly one year in Hamburg.