PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Powerlifting officials raise the bar in Britain
12 referees participated in World Para Powerlifting Referee Course.
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Old rivals clash for Euro gold
Men's and women's wheelchair basketball finals are a repeat of 2015 Championships.
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5 Facts About...Jo Butterfield
The lowdown on GB's defending club throw F51 champion ahead of London 2017.
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Roger dreams big for blind daughter
Brazilian footballer hopes to help Giulia achieve Paralympic swimming success.
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Lisa Bunschoten: 3 things to do in summer
Find out what the Dutch athlete gets up to when snowboard season's out.
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5 Facts About...Abdellatif Baka
What you need to know about Algeria's gold medal contender at London 2017.
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US Paralympic champions nominated for 2017 ESPYs
Awards recognise sporting achievements during 2016.
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Russia on road to rebuilding clean sport
RUSADA authorised to coordinate anti-doping tests for first time since 2015.
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Para dance world champions return in style
Filipino pair win both events on season debut at Peikang Open.
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Workout Wednesday: Belgium's Peter Genyn
Double Paralympic champion shares his daily regime ahead of London 2017.