PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Nominations are now being taken for the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame through 15 March.

David Weir and Shelly Woods with Prince Harry

British capital set to play host to one of the best marathon fields ever

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Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

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USA’s Michael Shea beat his teammate Evan Strong in the snowboard cross event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA.

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Great Britain’s Megan Pascoe led the 2.4mR and a Norwegian trio was victorious in the sonar event at the year’s first ISAF Sailing World Cup.

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Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.

David Smith

Great Britain’s David Smith, who won gold in rowing at London 2012, now plans to cycle 29,000km around the world for charity.

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Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.