PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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How the Parapan Ams helped shape Durand’s career
The Cuban sprinter reflects on the impact the Parapan American Games have had on different stages of her career, with 1,000 days to go until Lima 2019.
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Swiss Paralympic extends partnership with Coop
The partnership agreement with the Swiss supermarket chain has been extended until 2019.
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Brad Scott announces his retirement
Australia’s three-time athletics Paralympic medallist will devote himself fully to his studies in primary education at Edith Cowan University.
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Para Sport Sweden extends agreement with major partners
Hotel chain Scandic extended its collaboration agreement with Para Sport Sweden for four years, whilst travel agency Grand Travel Group signed a two-year extension.
![No.37 Ukraine take last-chance Paralympic gold](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/4tZ0WJQEy-CZz99Uvw7KuY75mHpDbJLUjhbzHu6ELdA.jpg?itok=7S0oxfEy)
No.37: Ukraine take last-chance Paralympic gold
The football 7-a-side world No.1 team won a third Paralympic title.
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Three reasons why Andy Soule loves Nordic skiing
One of the USA’s best Para Nordic skiers has three simple reasons why he loves the sport.
![Martin Joppa of Slovakia at the Ostersund 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.](/sites/default/files/images/150320171328122_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_423.jpg)
Tomakomai 2016: Slovakia team preview
What you need to know about Slovakia ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
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Nations set for 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds B-Pool
The Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will battle to keep their Paralympic dreams alive.
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Lima 2019: what you need to know
The sixth Parapan American Games will kick off in exactly 1,000 days in the Peruvian capital city.
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No. 38 Para sport reaches new heights in New Zealand
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe and sprinter Liam Malone were amongst the 12 medallists who grabbed the headlines.