PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC calls for Classification Research Grant applications
International sports federations can apply for the grant that will help enhance their classification systems.
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Best of British: Jo Butterfield
The first time Great Britain’s Jo Butterfield entered the London Stadium, the venue for July’s World Para Athletics Championships, competing was a pipe dream.
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Buis confident of defending Roland Garros title
Marjolein Buis hoping for another special week at the French Open where she won her first Grand Slam title.
Krako hoping to build on comeback season
Four-time Paralympic champion already back in training ahead of the 2017-18 season.
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Yui Kamiji claims sixth successive title
World No.2 continues her winning run at Daegu Open to become strong favourite at Roland Garros.
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Erkki Miinala confident ahead of Euros
Finland goalball veteran believes team will be in top form at home European Championships in Lahti.
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French Para triathletes impress on home soil
France win five events and secure 11 podium finishes at Para Triathlon World Cup.
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Three world records fall in Nottwil
Some outstanding performances seen on last day of competition in penultimate Grand Prix of the season.
![Jason Smyth of Ireland celebrates after winning the Men's 100m - T13 Final at the Olympic Stadium on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/170109122024076_Jason%2BSmyth_Athletics_GettyImages-601082260.jpg)
London Calling: Ireland’s Jason Smyth
The world’s fastest Paralympian believes he can go even faster at London 2017 this July.
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US men’s national wheelchair basketball team named
Eight players from Rio 2016 gold medal team will be on 2017 national team.