PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Germany and Switzerland dominate Pitztal Europa Cup
Schaffelhuber and Rothfuss among winners ahead of next week’s opening World Cup
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Mexico City 2017: Two world records fall on final day
Ihar Boki and Jessica Long also win final events to complete clean sweep
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Mexico City 2017: Paul Kehinde dethrones Lei Liu on final day
Nigerian breaks world record on his way to gold in the men’s up to 65kg
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Mexico City 2017: Closing Ceremony speech
IPC President Andrew Parsons brings to an end the World Para Swimming Championships
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Mexico City 2017: Closing Ceremony speech
IPC President Andrew Parsons officially closes the World Para Powerlifting Championships
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 24 - A star is born
Mongolian’s meteoric rise to become Para taekwondo world champion
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Dublin 2018: Become a volunteer!
Nine areas people can choose to work in at next year’s Para swimming Euros
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Astana confirmed as host city for 2019 Para powerlifting Worlds
Algiers also announced as 2018 African Championships hosts
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Mark Arendz using home advantage in Canmore
Canadian Nordic skier starts Paralympic season on home snow
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Mexico City 2017: Carlos Serrano seeks fifth gold on final day
Legends Long and Boki also going for clean sweep at Championships