PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Lima 2019: Andrew Parsons meets Peruvian President
First time leader of Paralympic Movement has visited Government Palace
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Euro Challenge Cup welcomes three new teams
Belarus, Switzerland and Australia make their debut in Poland
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Aaron Pike ready to race after swapping snow for road
Dual-sport athlete back in racing chair after second Winter Games
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Cheongju 2018: Kristina Funkova wins record-breaking gold
Teenage Slovakian shooter claims emotional debut world title
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Berck-Sur-Mer 2018: Diego Quispe to make senior debut
Peruvian powerlifter excited about upcoming European Open Championships
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Cheongju 2018: Veronika Vadovicova a double world champion
Slovakian overcomes exhausting day in R8 to finish with two gold medals
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Beijing Grand Prix: World champions return
China hosts latest stop on athletics Grand Prix circuit
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Italy hosts Para rowing season's opening competition
Old rivalries resume on the water at International Regatta in Gavirate
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Cheongju 2018: Dragan Ristic reclaims title
Experience helps Serbian win first world gold since 2010
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Hosts wanted for judo Tokyo 2020 qualifiers
Qualifying period for Paralympic Games set to begin on 1 September