PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Madrid 2018: 5 things to know about Mali
African country set to make Worlds debut in Spanish capital city
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Where are they now: Katrina Webb
First in a new series catching up with former Para athletes
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Sophie Christiansen returns in style
British rider sweeps the board at Para equestrian season-opener
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Lima 2019: Peru preparing for best Parapans ever
Venezuelan journalist Carlos Rizki explains why next year’s Games will be historic
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Gold Coast 2018: Nigeria’s fantastic four
Nation wins every gold in Commonwealth Games powerlifting competition
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Gold Coast 2018: Australia denied double home gold
Fearnley has to settle for silver but de Rozario triumphs in 1,500m
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Lima 2019: The chance to leave a lasting legacy
Peruvian Para swimmer believes Games can help infrastructure to improve
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Final Worlds prep for shooters at Szczecin Grand Prix
MQS points available in air events ahead of Cheongju 2018
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PyeongChang 2018: My dream journey
From IPC intern to Paralympic Games Social Media Co-ordinator
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Lima 2019: Gabriel Cuadra Holmann eyes third Parapans
Nicaragua’s most successful Paralympian switches to long distance races