PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Alpine skiing and snowboard appoint new STC members
USA's Petersen promoted to Chairperson after four years as deputy
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France want podium at wheelchair rugby Euros
Jonathan Hivernat is optimistic for his team ahead of the European Championship.
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Argentina announce athletics team for Nottwil 2017
Double Youth Parapan champion leads squad for Junior Worlds.
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5 Facts About....Michael Brannigan
What you need to know about US Paralympic and world 1,500m T20 champion ahead of London 2017.
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Berlin Grand Prix breaks more records
Brazilian Andre Rocha claims two world records at final Para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.
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Polianskyi powers to Poznan win
Reigning Paralympic champion wins at World Cup as rowers continue to test new distance.
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Yui Kamiji wins eighth successive title of 2017
World No.1 extends wheelchair tennis unbeaten run to 28 matches after winning Toyota Open International.
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Lima 2019 mascot contenders revealed
Voting now open to decide symbol of Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.
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London Calling: Leinier Savon
Cuban sprinter ready to defend world titles at London 2017.
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Bruna Costa Alexandre named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Table tennis player helped Brazil to gold at World Championships.