PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Robinson, Malone inspire young Para athletes
The two New Zealand Paralympians met with aspiring athletes at a talent identification camp.
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Brazil, Colombia and Cuba act as mentors for Latin America
They have offered financial and/or human support to neighbouring countries over the last decade to help them develop Para sports.
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Martina Barbierato eyes 2017 World Championships
Italy’s first powerlifting Paralympian aims to achieve a personal best in Mexico City.
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Registration opens for Brazilian Para University Games
The event will bring together around 400 athletes from Universities across Brazil.
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Steven Peace set to compete at Ostend World Cup
USA’s Para cyclist recalls all the obstacles he had to overcome to compete at the highest level.
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Three things you did not know about Bruno Carra
The Brazilian powerlifter reveals some interesting facts about himself.
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Arizona Grand Prix: – Five things we learned
More than 270 athletes from 17 countries competed in the latest World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
Archer Zhou Jiamin aims to make a difference
The Paralympic champion is using her achievements to make change in her home city Zhejiang.
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Second Road World Cup to kick off in Ostend
Some of the world’s best Para cyclists will gather in the Belgian city from 18-21 May for the second UCI Road World Cup of the year.
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Para dance sport season continues in Lomianki
Dancers will continue preparations for the 2017 World Championships with the Polish Open.