PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Reid says winning NEC Masters ‘would mean a lot’
The Great British wheelchair tennis star is among the top-eight men’s singles players to compete for the title.
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No. 39 #ProudParalympian launches education pilot
Supported by the IPC’s development arm, the Agitos Foundation, athletes were offered workshops in Paralympic history and media skills, amongst others.
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Biggest-ever powerlifting Euros to get underway
More than 230 athletes from 44 countries are in Eger, Hungary, to begin the third regional Championships of 2015 which also acts as Paralympic ranking competition.
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Tyumen natives to ski at Nordic skiing World Cup
Around 60 athletes from seven countries have also confirmed their participation in the opening cross-country and biathlon World Cup of 2015.
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WADA appoints Niggli as Director General
Olivier Niggli will succeed David Howman, who has been at the helm for 13 years.
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Sky Sports name Sophie Hahn Sportswoman of Month
The British athlete’s performance at Doha 2015 helped her garner the recognition.
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INAS sets Global ID Sport Week
Building off Global ID Sport Day, this event will expand its reach and will be held June 2016.
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No. 40 Russia, Ukraine battle for football-7 title
The world title came down to the last five minutes, with Russia winning 1-0.
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No. 41 Russia wins wheelchair curling world title
Russia won their second world title in three years, signifying a growth of the sport in the country.
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Three questions for: The USA’s Brody Roybal
With the first games of the international ice sledge hockey season approaching, the US forward answers three questions about the sport.