PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Mexico City 2017: Siamand Rahman ready to rewrite history
World’s strongest Paralympian believes he can break his own world record of 310kg
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Singapore hosts Para athletics and Para swimming technical courses
NPC Development Programme delivers first courses to coaches and classifiers in Southeast Asia
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Mexico City 2017: Two golds for China on day five of Worlds
Tan Yujiao and Ye Jixiong give China the lead in powerlifting’s medals table
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Mexico City 2017: Sarai Gascon wins butterfly thriller to claim second gold
Five-time Rio 2016 champion Wenpan Huang also shines as he breaks world record
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Tokyo 2020 mascot shortlist revealed
Three designs in the running for the Paralympic Games mascot
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Dias and Maldonado win Brazil Paralympic Awards
Swimmer and judoka recognised for their achievements in 2017
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 25 - Nemati on top of the world
Iranian recurve archer took back her title in style at 2017 Championships
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Ihor Reptyukh confident ahead of Canmore
Ukrainian Nordic world champion ready for Paralympic preparation at season's first World Cup
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Gold not the end game for Markus Salcher
Austrian world champion recognises strength of alpine skiing in Paralympic season
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Who should be November’s Allianz Athlete of the Month?
World champions in badminton and wheelchair fencing head the nominations