PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Bidding open for 2017 Para Triathlon competitions
The ITU is opening the process for hosts following the sport’s successful Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
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Rangel seeks to reach World Championships podium
Whilst he prepares to cross the English Channel swimming, Mexico's Rio 2016 bronze medallist targets further success.
Para athletics: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
The Games may be over but here are five thoughts from the Olympic Stadium to keep us entertained during the off-season.
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WADA publishes 2017 Prohibited List
The List names which substances are banned both in-and-out-of-competition
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Ice sledge hockey committee welcomes George Kingston
The world renowned former Canadian national coach joins the Sport Technical Committee as Head of Development.
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Wheelchair dancers gear up for regional Champs
Ahead of two major Championships in Europe and Asia, some of the world’s best dancers are in Hasselt, Belgium, for their last chance to compete.
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World Wheelchair-B Curling Champs schedule out
Competition will begin on 4 November in Lohja, Finland.
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Ice sledge hockey B-Pool Worlds set for Tomakomai
Teams from Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will play between 28 November – 3 December 2016.
Para sport in review: September 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was the highlight of the month.
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The blind photographer who covered the Paralympics
“I can see the world through the camera lenses,” says 41-year-old Joao Maia da Silva.