PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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#50DaystoGo: Umstead hoping to progress ahead of Worlds
The three-time Paralympic alpine skiing medallist wants to make it to the podium in Tarvisio, Italy, but she will be satisfied if she peaks at the right time.
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No 29 Australia beat USA in Rio 2016 thriller
Events for the development of the sport took place in 2016, showing wheelchair rugby’s rapid growth.
Czech Republic claim gold, Slovakia bronze at Worlds
Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.
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No.28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins
Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
#50DaystoGo: Tarvisio 2017 to be free to watch
Organisers of the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships are inviting everyone to come along and see some incredibly exciting Para sport.
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Nasajpour: Rio 2016 was my ‘greatest ever’ experience
Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of the Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team at Rio 2016 and described how it changed his life.
IPC President becomes castaway on Desert Island Discs
Sir Philip Craven will feature on the long-running BBC radio programme where he has to choose his eight favourite songs.
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No.30: Cooke sweeps golds, Storey makes history
The Australian came away with a full sweep of road cycling golds, whilst Storey became her country’s most decorated female Paralympian.
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Irish Paralympic Awards to recognise athletes
A special ceremony will be held in Dublin to recognise the achievements of Irish Para athletes, supporters and media.
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Refugees in Rwanda get Para sport experience
An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.