PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Funcho chosen as swimming Euros mascot name
The name, which is a plant local to the island of Madeira used to make sweet treats, received 51 per cent of the public vote.
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Tokyo 2020 Minister visits Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Toshiaki Endo visited the Paralympic Movement’s birthplace to learn more ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Masters returns to Ukraine for first time
US Paralympic rowing and Nordic skiing medallist visits the country where she was orphaned and meets children, injured soldiers and the US Ambassador.
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Two world records conclude IPC Shooting World Cup
The United Arab Emirates and South Korea both set new team world bests in Fort Benning, USA.
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French reveal 2015-16 snow sport teams
Twelve skiers, snowboarders and Nordic skiers will compete during 2015-16, including at competitions on their home slopes.
Eskau to ski at home Nordic World Cup
Despite her preparations for handcycling at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Andrea Eskau will take the special opportunity to compete in Finsterau, Germany.
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Rome 2015: What to watch on day two
Six world titles are left on the final day of the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships.
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Rome 2015: Marquez, Obero shock for gold
The Filipino couple won the combi freestyle class 2 on the final day of the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships.
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WADA launches digital-only Play True magazine
The new-look interactive publication is now available.
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South Korea do the triple at shooting World Cup
India also take their first Paralympic quota place in Fort Benning, USA.