PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Blind Football Europeans set to kick off
Hosts Germany face Italy in opening match of tournament in Berlin.
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Witold Skupien planning more surprises at PyeongChang 2018
Polish Nordic skier hopes to build on breakthrough World Championships silver.
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Throwback Thursday: South Africa’s Achmat Hassiem
London 2012 bronze medallist now divides his time between protecting sharks, body building and movie of his life.
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Learning curve for Charlotte Henshaw at Para canoe Worlds
Paralympic swimming medallist taking it easy in transition to new sport.
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Mexico City 2017: Huang’s high hopes
Chinese swimmer wants to break more records after remarkable Rio 2016.
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Mauricio Valencia named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Colombia’s only London 2017 gold medallist chosen by popular vote.
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Bright future predicted for British judokas
Great Britain target 2020 and 2024 success as young stars impress at Euros.
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Big Interview: NRW Secretary of Sports’ Andrea Milz
Exclusive interview with head of sports in German state where the IPC is based.
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IPC Vice Presidential candidates speak
Two video interviews filmed ahead of September’s Governing Board elections.
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Boccia bond connects Polychronidis and Patroni
Paralympic silver medallists celebrate Rio success by getting married.