PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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5 Facts About...Marlou van Rhijn
The lowdown on Dutch Paralympic champion nicknamed 'Blade Babe'.
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Algeria name London 2017 team
Four Rio 2016 Paralympic champions target world titles.
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Mongolian duo out to defend Asian titles
Fighters step up preparations ahead of Para taekwondo Worlds.
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Lopez continues comeback in Altafulla
Spanish triathlete hoping to build on European Championship success.
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Powerlifting officials raise the bar in Britain
12 referees participated in World Para Powerlifting Referee Course.
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Old rivals clash for Euro gold
Men's and women's wheelchair basketball finals are a repeat of 2015 Championships.
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5 Facts About...Jo Butterfield
The lowdown on GB's defending club throw F51 champion ahead of London 2017.
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Roger dreams big for blind daughter
Brazilian footballer hopes to help Giulia achieve Paralympic swimming success.
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Lisa Bunschoten: 3 things to do in summer
Find out what the Dutch athlete gets up to when snowboard season's out.
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5 Facts About...Abdellatif Baka
What you need to know about Algeria's gold medal contender at London 2017.