PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Five facts about…..Australia’s Scott Reardon
Learn more about Australian sprinter ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
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NPC Sweden hopes to receive government’s new funding
An extra SEK 133 million has been given to Swedish sports.
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Five facts about…..France’s Marie-Amelie le Fur
Learn more about the French T44 athlete ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Argentina team set for Doha 2015
The South American country seeks to surpass Lyon 2013 performance, when it won one silver and two bronze medals.
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Nominations announced for 2015 Paralympic Sport Awards
The awards recognising achievements at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be presented on 14 November in Mexico City.
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Finland face tough task in defending Paralympic title
The men’s goalball team won gold at London 2012 but followed up with double-silvers at the World and European Championships.
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INAS issues statement on Global Games
The International Federation congratulates athletes on their performances but addresses concerns regarding the LOC, FEDEDI’s operation of the event.
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Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Aspire Zone
Aspire Zone (Arabic Version below)
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The FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships awards
After last week’s event in France, www.paralympic.org gives out some of its own prizes.
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NPC Singapore, BP staff participates in swim-a-thon
The two celebrated their new partnership by swimming a total of 750 laps.