PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Zhang smashes second, third world records at shooting World Cup
Chinese world and Paralympic champion breaks seven year old qualification best in Osijek, Croatia and goes onto set new world record in the finals.
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Zheng on a learning curve at Glasgow 2015
The ‘armless swimmer’ is hoping he can learn from opponents and protect his own world record and titles at the Worlds.
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Iranian athlete suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Ahmad Ostavarian tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at February’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, UAE.
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IPC opens nominations for 2015 Paralympic Media Awards
The awards, supported by Allianz, will recognise members of the international media for their coverage of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games.
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Best of Chinese Taipei dancers line-up for dance Cup
Singles dancers from the host country highlight competition at the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport New Taipei City Cup Open.
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President of Chile wishes team luck ahead of Toronto 2015
Chile plan to send their biggest ever team to August’s Parapan American Games.
The Superhumans return to Channel 4 in the build up to Rio 2016
Coverage will include the upcoming IPC Swimming World Championships and October’s IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Ten world records that have stood the test of time
Ahead of a busy summer of athletics, we look at the 10 long standing world records that may be beaten soon.
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Eduard Ramonov named June’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The midfielder was oustanding in helping the Russian football 7-a-side team capture the world title.
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World’s best swimmers ready to impress at Glasgow 2015
Mullen, Simmonds, Long and Pascoe, target gold medals on the first day of Glasgow 2015 on Monday (13 July).