PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Record IPC representation on IOC commissions
Twelve members of Paralympic Movement included
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Algiers 2018: Sherif Osman vs. the bar
Egyptian aims to make further history at African Championships
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Sydney 2018: Japan stun USA to reach final
Australia survive scare to keep Worlds title defence alive
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Mehrzadselakjani named July Allianz Athlete of the Month
Iranian led men’s team to Sitting Volleyball Worlds win
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Para Pan Pacs 2018: World records smashed
Paralympic swimming champions win on day one
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Japan out to dominate Asian Championships
Para triathlon competition features thrilling head-to-heads
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Berlin 2018: Challenge of the champions
The BBC’s Ed Harry takes a closer look at the upcoming Euros
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Berlin 2018: Maria Lyle’s mature performance
Teenage sprinter ready to defend titles at European Championships
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Algiers 2018: Samira Guerioua vs Latifat Tijani
Algerian to fight for gold against Paralympic silver medallist
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Dublin 2018: Carlotta Gilli the record-breaker
Italian teenager in stunning form as she heads into Euros