PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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World champion Kenny van Weeghel wins in Dubai
The Netherlands’ World and European champion Kenny Van Weeghel leads the way in Dubai as records fall in the field.
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Quick success for Sarti in para-archery
The Italian won the world title in the women’s compound, and hopes to build upon that at Rio 2016.
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McFadden, Van Dyk win NYC half marathon
South Africa’s Ernst Van Dyk successfully defended his title with a new event record whilst the USA’s Tatyana McFadden was also record-breaking form.
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Music Monday with Autralia's Isis Holt
Double world champion Isis Holt of Australia provides us with this week’s #MusicMonday.
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British duo secure Rio qualification in Buffalo City
Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick reached their national qualifying criteria at the World Para-Triathlon Event in South Africa.
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Remizova, Minnegulov take final World Cup crowns
The Russian pairing secured overall cross-country skiing World Cup globes for their classifications in Vuokatti, Finland.
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Sweden name 14 more athletes to Rio 2016 team
Five table tennis players, a judoka, wheelchair tennis player, swimmers, shooters and equestrian athletes will represent their country this September.
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Sport Week: Six wheelchair basketball storylines
Here are three storylines to follow in the men’s, and three from the women’s sides.
Matt Skelhon: Best and worst moments
Find out what Great Britain’s world champion Matt Skelhon makes of his career so far.
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Youngster Muraoka continues to make an impact on snow
After winning the giant slalom World Cup, Momoka Muraoka has shifted her focus to the next World Championships and PyeongChang 2018.