PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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The team features 12 athletes made up of eight women and four men

Ruyi Ye (L) of China on his way to winning gold against Yijun Chen (R) of China during the men's individual foil category A final of the wheelchair fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Athletes are allocated into two sport classes that depend on their trunk function since all fencers compete from a wheelchair.

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The two-time swimming Paralympic champion will carry Mexico’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics, on 7 September.

Finland's Petri Posio and Erkki Miinala block the ball during their gold-medal match at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. After winning Paralympic gold, the Finnish squad will now host the 2014 World Championships.

When he is not training for Rio 2016, the Finish goalball player splits his time between his work as a transcriber and his passion for music.

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The Dutch blade runner’s final 100m race before Rio 2016 will be at Saturday’s Müller Anniversary Games.

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The athlete was suspended for four years in April 2016 for an anti-doping violation but has since admitted to previously using prohibited substances.

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A record 278-strong delegation will represent the host country at September’s Paralympic Games.

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A total of 114 Spanish and 45 South African athletes will compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

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The T54 wheelchair race is preparing to defend his 100m Paralympic title at Rio 2016.

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Based on research findings, the two partners say more can be done to help people with impairments practice sports.