PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New London 2017 Managing Director named
Cherry Alexander brings a wealth of over 35 years sport experience to the role.
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New drone video takes viewers inside Barra Olympic Park, the heart of the Rio 2016 Games
Images show main venue cluster, which is almost complete and has been hosting test events since the end of last year
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Östersund to host ice sledge hockey Euros
The Östersund Arena will feature clashes between reigning champions Italy, Norway, Czech Republic, Russia, Germany and hosts Sweden.
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Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway stays unbeaten
The Norwegians defeated 2015 Worlds runner-up China to go 3-0.
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Last chance for powerlifters to rank for Rio 2016
Nearly 200 athletes from 40 countries will take their last chance to move up the rankings for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
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Austria take opening game over Belgium/Netherlands
Jurgen Haindl was the star of the show at the C-Pool Worlds in Novi Sad, Serbia, scoring six goals.
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Skiers set to compete for overall technical World Cups
A series of close races are expected as athletes look to overhaul slim margins in the points standings.
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Russia claim double cross-country relay World Cup win
Paralympic champions retain their form in the mixed and open event.
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Music Monday: Italy’s Martina Caironi
The T42 sprinter and long jumper shares her favourite three songs.
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Mascots Vinicius and Tom star on final batch of Rio 2016 commemorative coins
Boxing, Paralympic swimming, athletics, cycling, rowing, beach volleyball and the Olympic torch are also celebrated on nine different designs, five for collectors.