PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC Governing Board elections Q&A: Part 1
Candidates for President and Vice President answer key questions ahead of 8 September elections.
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Beijing brings out best Para table tennis players
Rio 2016 medallists headline Asian Championships field.
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Jonnie Peacock to compete in Strictly Come Dancing
Sprinter is first British Paralympian to star on the dance show.
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Curtis McGrath marks life-changing anniversary
Reigning Paralympic and world Para canoe champion competes at Worlds five years after losing legs.
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Mexico City 2017: Top European lifters
5 to watch at upcoming World Para Powerlifting Championships.
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The IPC wins major international prize
Paralympic Movement’s global governing body named as one of three laureates for prestigious LUI Che Woo Prize.
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Sofie Cox's storytelling charm
Belgian hoping to shine in front of home support at the 2017 World Para Dance Sport Championships.
History-makers in line for Para canoe glory
Sport’s first Paralympic champions favourites to add world golds to Rio 2016 success.
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PyeongChang 2018: Bronze brings confidence for Italy’s Luchini
World Championship medal has given the Para snowboarder a boost, yet keeping him grounded.
PyeongChang 2018: Schaffelhuber 'finished' after Paralympics
One of Germany’s most successful alpine skiers says next season is ‘all or nothing.’