PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Rio 2016 1 year on: Sun Gang’s mixed emotions
Chinese wheelchair fencer reflects on Paralympic success
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Mexico City 2017: Majid Farzin ready to set new world record
Iranian powerlifter taking inspiration from teammate Siamand Rahman
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Sportissimo become official supplier of World Para Athletics
Italian company has signed agreement until at least the end of 2018
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Para Triathlon Worlds take over Rotterdam
Paralympic medallists go head-to-head for first time since Rio 2016
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Nils-Erik Ulset’s reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Norwegian Nordic skier believes next year’s Paralympics will be unique Winter Games
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Fighters look forward to Para taekwondo debut
Tokyo 2020 will be first Paralympic Games for the sport
Lima 2019: Athletes' Village construction process begins
IPC President Andrew Parsons attends symbolic ceremony in Peruvian capital city
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Mexico City 2017: Bethany Firth out of Worlds with ankle injury
British Paralympic champion withdraws from S14 class
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New IPC President congratulates Paris 2024 and LA 2028
Andrew Parsons is attending the 131st IOC session in Lima, Peru
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Paris 2024: Committed to change
French capital makes accessibility top priority after being awarded Paralympics