PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Madrid 2018: 4 things to know about Thailand
Asian team to compete in blind football Worlds for the first time
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Malmo 2018: China in harmony ahead of Worlds
Rio 2016 silver medallists feeling good as they prepare for Championships
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Sao Paulo hosts Boccia Regional Open
Teams from the Americas test their form
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Niamh McCarthy makes statement ahead of Berlin 2018
Irish discus thrower breaks European record at Rieti Grand Prix
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Judo Pan Am Champs to kick off in Canada
Paralympic champions head competitive field at continental event
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Avicii inspires Timothy Disken both in and out of pool
Australian Paralympic swimming champion shares his love for music
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Madrid 2018: 6 things to know about Iran
Rio 2016 silver medallists seek further success at World Championships
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Ghana celebrates goalball with national competition
Event aims to raise awareness of the sport across the African country
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Cheongju 2018: Chul Park hopes results transfer to Tokyo
South Korean shooter has renewed confidence for 2020 Paralympics
IPC urge Tokyo 2020 to finalise Paralympic budget
Excitement and expectation levels for the Games continue to build