PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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PyeongChang 2018: Norway-Italy to highlight day 1 of Para ice hockey
Lena Schroeder will be first female player to take part in Para ice hockey at the Paralympics since 1994
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PyeongChang 2018: Opening day worth the four year wait
Fifteen countries take home medals in alpine skiing and biathlon
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IPC and NowThis Sports announce partnership
Long-term video content partnership to begin with PyeongChang 2018 in order to reach and engage young millennials
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PyeongChang 2018: Canada cruise to opening win
Paralympic wheelchair curling champions with easy start to title defence
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PyeongChang 2018: Day 1 as it happens
Twelve golds are up for grabs on the opening day of the Paralympic Winter Games.
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IOC and IPC to partner until 2032
Agreement was signed in PyeongChang during the Paralympic Winter Games
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PyeongChang 2018: Biathlon flash quotes day 1
Athletes' reaction following opening day of competition
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PyeongChang 2018: Alpine skiing flash quotes day 1
Athletes' reaction following opening day of competition
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PyeongChang 2018: Paralympic flame makes final lap
Penultimate hand-off in Torch Relay made in Gangneung ahead of Opening Ceremony
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PyeongChang 2018: Anna Schaffelhuber not thinking of retirement
German alpine skier assures she can now ´take risks´ after winning all five golds at Sochi 2014