PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Jacopo Luchini: 3 things off the snow
From football to fishing, find out what else the Italian enjoys off his snowboard.
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APC creates Athlete Commission
11 Paralympians from eight sports selected as members.
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Mexico City 2017: Tickets on sale
World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships kick off on 30 September.
Russia crowned blind football European champions
Penalty heartbreak for Spain in dramatic final in Berlin.
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Veteran archer Peter Kinik still learning
Rio 2016 bronze medallist sharpening focus ahead of World Champs
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Carl Murphy hungrier than ever
Snowboarder determined to return to winning form after serious injury
Jeanette Chippington wins 11th world title
Rio 2016 champions dominate final day of World Para canoe Championships
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Mexico City 2017: Hendri Herbst’s medal hopes
South African swimmer aiming for first world title at fourth Championships.
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2017 Paralympic Sport Awards: Best Male nominees
Awards recognising achievements at Rio 2016 will be presented during IPC General Assembly
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Canada legend Patrick Anderson returns
Veteran included in 2017 wheelchair basketball team