PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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#ThrowbackThursdays: Powerlifting at Guadalajara 2011
Relive the action from the last Parapan American Games with the Toronto 2015 edition fast approaching.
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IPC Academy launches new online coaching programme
The new generic online programme is targeted at qualified coaching looking to transition into training para-athletes.
Slovakia NPC hosts series of youth sports camps
Three camps throughout the summer will allow children to try para-sports and hear from Paralympians.
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Team USA Roster announced for 2015 Parapan American Games
US Team for Toronto 2015 features 98 Paralympian and one Olympian
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Toronto all set for successful Parapan American Games
Around 1,600 athletes from 28 countries will be in Canada for the event which features 15 sports.
Dutch para-equestrian riders dominate in Uberherrn
Rixt Van Der Horst looked in perfect form ahead of September’s European Championships.
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Austrian para-swimmers meet Minister of Sport
Minister of Sport Gerald Klug highlights the importance of inclusion in the development programme “Project Rio 2016”.
New world records for Omolayo, Huseynov at Almaty 2015
Nigeria’s Omolayo and Azerbaijan’s Elshan Huseynov both beat reigning world champions to top the podium at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.
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Tokyo 2020 announces Tokyo Gas as an Official Partner
Tokyo Gas has been a long-time supporter of para-sport in Japan.
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Tapper nets double gold at Thailand Para Open
The Australian para-table tennis player captured the women’s singles and double titles in the class 10 events.