PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Rome 2017: Richard Osvath on top of the world
Hungarian fencer takes foil world title in tense final
Wheelchair rugby on the rise in Europe
International Federation launches project to develop sport in the continent
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NPC Iraq Secretary General passes away
Fakhir Ali Al-Jamaly died in Baghdad following kidney failure
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Tokyo 1964 legacy key to success of Tokyo 2020
Japan aiming to honour Para sport pioneers with most inclusive Paralympic Games ever
Yip Pin Xiu honoured to lead Singapore at Asian Youth Para Games
Swimmer to miss rescheduled Worlds to carry out Chef de Mission duties in Dubai
Bibian Mentel-Spee: I’m still hoping
Paralympic and world champion focusing on fitness following cancer battle
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PyeongChang 2018 volunteer uniforms revealed
More than 30,000 people to become members of Winter Paralympics ‘Passion Crew’
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One month to go for 2018 Athletes’ Council nominations
Winter sport representatives to be elected at Paralympic Winter Games in March
Shooters round off year at Bangkok World Cup
More than 120 athletes competing in final event of 2017
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Australia’s blind football ambitions
Nationwide programme created with aim of developing a national team