PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sport Week: Brazil aim for top five finish in swimming
National team coach Leonardo Tomasello gives an insight into what it takes to train the best swimmers in the world.
Rowers take final shot for Rio in Qualification Regatta
Those who missed out on opportunities in the 2015 World Championships have one last chance this week.
Triple world champion Liu aims to build on 2015 success
The Chinese T11 sprinter opens her account for the season this weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China.
Shea: My first time on a snowboard
From a fun trip out, to the slopes of Sochi, Russia, snowboard has had a huge impact on the US Paralympian’s life.
Swimmer Brasil ready for European challenge
The current triple-world champion will compete at Funchal 2016 as part of his preparations for this September’s Paralympic Games.
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INAS seeking anti-doping committee member
Applications to the international federation for athletes with an intellectual disability are being accepted until 27 May.
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PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities
The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.
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Sport Week: Classification in swimming
Swimmers compete in three impairment groups: physical, visual and intellectual.
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McFadden, Hug take Boston Marathon titles
The USA’s multiple Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden wins her 15th Abbott World Marathon Majors event in four years.
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Daniel Dias wins 2016 Laureus Sports Award
The Brazilian swimmer was honoured for his 2015 achievements, notably from the World Championships.