PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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APC seeks inclusion of Para sport at 2019 Arafura Games
NPC Australia is leading the call for Para sports in the multi-sporting event’s programme.
![Blind man on podium shakes his gold medal near his ear](/sites/default/files/images/170406122152401_brad%2Bsnyder.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Snyder returns to alma mater, military roots
The six-time Paralympic champion and war veteran is using his experience with Para sport to give back.
![Woman in wheelchair carries Iranian flag during Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/images/170406122951553_zahra%2Bnemati.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.
![Sally Pilbeam - Triathlon - Australia](/sites/default/files/images/170105143231526_Sally%2BPilbeam_Triathlon_Delly%2BCarrITU.jpg)
Friendship put aside as Pilbeam, Harvey renew rivalry
The Australians will race head-to-head in the opening World Para Triathlon Series.
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Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.
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Young athletes train in Para bobsleigh
The last training session of the International Monobob, Para Bob and Skeleton School concluded in Latvia.
![A sit skier celebrates his performance](/sites/default/files/images/170405134609599_Eui%2BHyun%2BSin.jpg)
Eui Hyun Sin - My season highlights
The South Korean picks out three key moments from the 2017 season where he transformed into a medal hope for his home Paralympic Winter Games.
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Gangneung 2017: Norway team preview
The European bronze medallists are hoping for a podium place at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
![Australia's Angela Ballard and Madison de Rozario after taking second and third in the women's 800m T53 final at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships](/sites/default/files/images/140609114830818_174282260_0.jpg)
Athletics Australia name six stars for London 2017
The initial selections follow the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships which concluded on Sunday.
![An aerial shot of the London 2017 logo to mark 100 days to go until July's World Para Athletics Championships.](/sites/default/files/images/170427122637062_170405073145541_100DTG_Track.jpg)
Peacock looking to shush crowd once more at London 2017
The double Paralympic champion issues a rallying cry for fans to buy tickets for his tilt at sprint glory on 16 July.