PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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China’s Lijun Zhang happy for US success in Rio
Although disappointed for losing out on gold, the two-time sitting volleyball gold medallist believes it is good for the sport to have a new Paralympic champion.
![The USA's David Blair in action during the men's discus F44 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.](/sites/default/files/images/160515113008818_GettyImages-493754872.jpg)
My toughest opponent by the USA's David Blair
In the second edition of a new series, top Para athletes talk about their toughest opponent.
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IWBF Secretary General speaks at UN event
Maureen Orchard attended the inauguration of the We Play Together photo exhibition in Geneva.
Gangneung 2017: Canada lead standings halfway through preliminary round
Canada, Norway and the USA all picked up wins on day four of the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool.
![Tunisia's silver medallist Hania Aidi on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's javelin F54/55/56 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170415164454334_GettyImages-151331589.jpg)
Tunisian women dominate home Grand Prix
The second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix saw home success.
Denmark not deterred by most recent losses
Despite not qualifying for Rio 2016, the Danish wheelchair rugby team has renewed hope ahead of the European Championships.
Maria Paula Barrera named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Popular vote chose the Colombian swimmer as the best athlete in the Americas in March 2017.
![Hani Alnakhli of Saudi Arabia competes in discus during the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.](/sites/default/files/images/170414110113209_GettyImages-655689442.jpg)
Men’s discus F33 world record smashed at Tunis Grand Prix
Saudi Arabia’s Hani Alnakhli added 59cm to his own two-year-old world record on the first day of action.
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Gangneung 2017: South Korea stun Norway, stay undefeated
Dong-Shin Jang scores the winning goal as the host nation’s fans erupt at Gangneung Hockey Centre.
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Yegor Dementyev aims to defend world title
Ukraine’s four-time cycling Paralympic champion shares his goals ahead of the UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships.