PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Recapping the Parapans: Sport-by-Sport Roundup
Nine world records were broken and Brazil finished atop the medal standings in Guadalajara.
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USA Full of Youth and Heart
The average age of Team USA at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge will be just 23.
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World Sledge Hockey Challenge: Japan Deemed 2011 Underdog
Nearly two years after winning a surprise silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Japan’s Ice Sledge Hockey team is still trying to ride off that momentum.
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Oscar Pistorius Latest Ambassador for International Inspiration Programme
Multi Paralympic and World Champion joins London 2012's legacy initiative.
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World Sledge Hockey Challenge: Japan Deemed 2011 Underdog
Nearly two years after winning a surprise silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Japan’s Ice Sledge Hockey team is still trying to ride off that momentum.
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Belarus’ Shaptsiaboi has Ambitions for London and Sochi
Vasili Shaptsiaboi is showing his strength on both the track and on the snow.
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Russia Feels Gold Rush at Judo European Championships
The Russian delegation took home four gold medals from the competition in Great Britain.