PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Mario Valentini, the man behind Italy para-cycling’s success
The 73-year-old coach has Team Italy among the favourites heading into the upcoming Road World Championships.
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Two world records begin Asian Open
China's Zhe Cui and Vietnam's Van Cong Le lift new marks on the opening day of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Hahn and Hermitage break world records in London
The British sprinters led the way at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in London showing great form ahead of October’s World Championships.
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Solomon Islands hosts para-table tennis coaches course
Nineteen students attended the course meant to help further opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Three para-archery records set in Nove Mesto
Dutch archer Bottomley broke the world record in the recurve men’s open, giving a glimpse of what is in story for August’s World Championships.
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Bunschoten focused on PyeongChang podium
After winning a bronze medal at the 2015 IPC Snowboard World Championships, the Dutch hopeful is doing everything she can to medal at the next Winter Paralympics.
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New Zealand team announced for IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney
Team is a mixtures of experienced and young athletes for the Rio 2016 qualifier.
Glasgow 2015 media coverage a success in Spain
The Spanish Paralympic Committee saw vast numbers in viewership from their broadcast and live stream.
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Great Britain announced para-equestrian European Champs squad
Five riders, all who are Paralympic medallist, will head to September’s European Championships in France.
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Five facts about London
Ahead of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final, here are five things you might not know about London.