PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Argentina announce swimming team for Worlds
Thirteen swimmers will represent the South American country at the World Championships in Mexico City, from 30 September-6 October.
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Cooke says “life with multiple sclerosis is one worth living”
On World Multiple Sclerosis Day (31 May), Australia’s three-time Paralympic cycling champion reflects on her diagnosis almost two decades ago.
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Preview: Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix
More than 200 athletes from 29 countries will compete between 2-5 June.
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Best of British: Hannah Cockroft
The five-time Paralympic champion targets further success after breaking the world record in all three events she raced in in Arbon, Switzerland.
Evan Strong: My memorable moments from 2017
The US snowboarder won his first World Cup crystal globe last season.
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Thailand dominate BISFed Asia-Oceania Champs
Thai athletes claimed two individual golds and won the team event.
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Para triathletes show commitment to clean sport
An outreach programme was held in conjunction with the World Para Triathlon Series in Yokohama.
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Swiss Nationals conclude with more world records
Records continued to tumble on the final day of competition at the Swiss Nationals on Sunday (28 May) at the world-renowned fast Arbon track.
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Deadline approaching for classification self-audit assessment
Para sport International Federations have until 30 June to complete self-audits.
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APC, Commonwealth Games Australia announce partnership
The agreement aims to provide Australian athletes the best possible environment for success at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.