PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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First training camp held for swimming officials ahead of Mexico 2017
39 participants from nine countries trained at first ever Spanish-language camp
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Best of British: Paul Blake
800m T36 champion on his new sprint challenge at London 2017.
Alpine skiing and snowboard appoint new STC members
USA's Petersen promoted to Chairperson after four years as deputy
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France want podium at wheelchair rugby Euros
Jonathan Hivernat is optimistic for his team ahead of the European Championship.
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Argentina announce athletics team for Nottwil 2017
Double Youth Parapan champion leads squad for Junior Worlds.
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5 Facts About....Michael Brannigan
What you need to know about US Paralympic and world 1,500m T20 champion ahead of London 2017.
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Berlin Grand Prix breaks more records
Brazilian Andre Rocha claims two world records at final Para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.
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Polianskyi powers to Poznan win
Reigning Paralympic champion wins at World Cup as rowers continue to test new distance.
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Yui Kamiji wins eighth successive title of 2017
World No.1 extends wheelchair tennis unbeaten run to 28 matches after winning Toyota Open International.
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Lima 2019 mascot contenders revealed
Voting now open to decide symbol of Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.