PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Javanmardidodmani: 3 things you didn’t know
What does Iran’s first Paralympic shooting champion like to do away from competition?
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Dublin 2018: 1 year to go
What you need to know about the World Para Swimming European Championships.
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Dublin 2018: Ellen Keane excited about home Europeans
First major Para sport event to be held in Ireland will kick off in exactly one year.
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US rowers qualify for 2017 Worlds
Rio 2016 Paralympian Blake Haxton headlines the roster.
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Taiki Morii: 3 reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Japanese alpine skier points out little intricacies about the sport.
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English blind football squad expect battle at Euros
Team England believe they can better their fourth-place finish from 2015.
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London 2017: The grandest of stages
BBC Radio's Ed Harry reflects on the greatest World Para Athletics Championships yet.
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Mexico City 2017: Luis Andrade inspired by home Worlds
Two-time Paralympic swimmer seeks medal win in front of Mexican fans.
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Mexico City 2017: Mayra Hernandez seeks personal best
Powerlifter ready to cause an upset at home World Championships.
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Mexico City 2017: Brazil name swimming team
Daniel Dias headlines Brazil’s World Championships squad.