PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Daniel Dias ready to extend World Series lead in Sheffield
No rest for defending champion as he competes in back-to-back events
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Nordic skiing competitions for 2018/2019 revealed
Sweden and Japan among World Cup hosts
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Taekwondo profiles: Men’s up to 61kg K44
A look at top contenders in division ahead of sport’s debut at Tokyo 2020
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Berck-Sur-Mer 2018: Marzena Zieba defends European title
Polish Paralympic medallist wins women’s over 86kg
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Lignano Sabbiadoro World Series: Five talking points
Successful debut for Italy as home swimmers shine amongst international stars
Rick Hellman pursues PhD and Paralympics
Spinal cord injury pushes German badminton player to seek solutions
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Hamburg 2018: US men’s team named
Paralympic champions among favourites for August’s wheelchair basketball Worlds
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Home heroes dominate at Para triathlon World Cup
Jones-Hall and Townsend repeat Commonwealth success at Eton Dorney
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World Team Cup: Netherlands kicks off quest for 30th title
Dutch women’s team beat Argentina 3-0 on opening day
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Africa inspired to grow female Para sport
IPC Women in Sport Committee hosts workshop to increase participation