PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Contenders announced for 2018 wheelchair basketball Worlds
16 men’s and 12 women’s teams will compete for titles
![Top 50 Moments of 2017: No 20](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/xgna9t96V3k1akCCweFtqTW-NssRiI7KpVpUzYBJRlk.jpg?itok=3ZgqGg7i)
Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 20 – Oksana Masters wins quadruple gold
US Nordic skier enjoys outstanding World Championships
![A standing skier retains an aerodynamic position](/sites/default/files/images/160123162521414_Marie%2BBochet.jpg)
St Moritz World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup cancelled
Weather in the Swiss city has forced organisers to cancel the World Cup races
![Logo of the Managua 2018 Para Central American Games](/sites/default/files/images/171212155258591_Managua%2B2018%2Bresiezed.jpg)
Managua 2018: Official logo revealed
Paralympian Gabriel Cuadra Holmann is one of the creators of the emblem
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Lonato to host first Para trap Worlds
2018 Championships will be held at ‘birthplace’ of the discipline
![a blind footballer with his trophy](/sites/default/files/images/171212163926741_Esteban%2Bcropped.jpg)
Esteban Chavez named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Costa Rican blind footballer finished top scorer at first Central American Championships
![five Para athletes celebrating victory in their sports](/sites/default/files/images/171212180534647_Top%2B5%2Bsurprises_0.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Top five surprises
Underdogs cause major upsets at World Para Powerlifting and Para Swimming Championships
![Five powerlifters celebrate winning gold](/sites/default/files/images/171211155031590_Powerlifting%2Btop%2B5%2Bmoments.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Top five powerlifting moments
World Championships see memorable clashes and records tumble
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Mexico City 2017: Top five swimming moments
Top names deliver, young swimmers rise and home favourites top the podium at exciting Worlds
Agitos Foundation camp a success in Mexico
Athletes and coaches go back home from Mexico City 2017 with more knowledge and great results