PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Swimmer Henshaw switches to canoe
The multi-Paralympic British medallist is looking for a new challenge after 10 years of swimming.
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IBSA releases goalball world rankings
Brazil continue to lead both the men’s and women’s rankings, as announced by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).
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Para cycling World Cup season kicks off
Maniago, Italy, will host the first stage from 12-14 May, launching the road Para cycling season.
![Jarryd Wallace - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/170109122053568_Jarryd%2BWallace_Athletics_GettyImages-601175512.jpg)
Preview: Arizona World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Some of the fastest Para athletes in the world will line-up between 12-13 May.
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Olek Kazimirowski named Belgium’s Chef de Mission
Kamizimirowski also led the Belgian delegation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Delangelica Lima aims to keep improving
Far from being satisfied after winning a historical bronze with the Brazilian women’s team in Rio, the 27-year-old already targets further success.
![Stephane Houdet of France in action in his Men's Wheelchair Singles Final against Shingo Kunieda of Japan during the Australian Open 2015 Wheelchair Championships](/sites/default/files/images/161108093005461_GettyImages-462547102.jpg)
Stephane Houdet keeps proving age is just a number
Fresh from winning another World Team Cup title for France, the No.1 describes what is like to continue competing at 46 years old.
![The USA's silver medallist Hunter Woodhall at the medal ceremony for the men's 200m T44 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170508145207740_GettyImages-603547182.jpg)
Teenage Talents: Hunter Woodhall
In the third edition of ‘Teenage Talents’ US T43 sprinter Hunter Woodhall reveals just what drives him to succeed.
![Sophie Hahn of Great Britain celebrates after winning the women's 100 meter T38 on day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/170109121951584_Sophie%2BHahn_Athletics_GettyImages-601178960.jpg)
Best of British for London 2017: Sophie Hahn
In a new weekly series leading up to July’s World Para Athletics Championships we hear from the host nation’s top contenders for global gold.
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Lambertini welcomes loaded competition schedule
Italy’s Emanuele Lambertini will be busy when he fences in both junior and senior World Cup events in Stadskanaal.