PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Basel 2019: Mazur survives testing first day
Badminton top seeds overcome first day scares at World Championships
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Irish archer sees progress from practicing in driveway
Irish archer sees progress from practicing in driveway
World Championships feature thrilling rivalries
Para Canoe World Championships set stage for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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Fiercest Para dressage rivalry renews
European Championships will set the stage between Great Britain and Netherlands
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Victories still on Sanne Voets’ mind
Dutch rider sticks with winning horse ahead of home European Championships in Rotterdam
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Tsuchida aces Paralympic test event
Japanese home star celebrates World Cup win ahead of home Paralympics
2019 Canoe Ones to Watch announced
Five athletes predicted to make an impact at this week’s World Championships
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Basel 2019: Paralympic hopefuls go for world titles
Badminton stars look to shine bright ahead of Paralympic debut
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Garrido is July's Americas 'Athlete of the Month'
Chilean secured bronze at the Nur-Sultan 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships