PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Canada wins wheelchair rugby gold
After claiming the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, Canada are now ranked the world’s number one wheelchair rugby side.
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Faces of the future: Finland’s Amanda Kotaja
The 20-year-old Finnish wheelchair athlete is aiming to win her first world title at Doha 2015.
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Colin Lynch reflects on ‘hour record’ attempt
The Irish para-cyclist dedicated much to break the track cycling world record, only for a punctured tyre to destroy his chance.
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Wams, Swiss Paralympic sign partnership agreement
The Swiss company will provide racing suits to the Swiss Paralympic ski team.
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The secrets to South Korea’s shooting success
Following a dominant performance at the IPC Shooting World Cup in September, the team look primed to be the ones to beat at Rio 2016.
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Doha 2015 Prediction Panel: which event will be most competitive?
Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches give their view on which will be the most competitive event.
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Akeem Stewart ready to take on the world
Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete targets gold in both the men’s discus and javelin throws at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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UAE’s first female Paralympian features in fourth “My Incredible Story”
Thuraya Al Zaabi reflects on how para-athletics changed her life and looks ahead to the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Doha 2015 prediction panel
Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches have been giving their predictions for some key races.
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IPC and Jet Set Sports partner through 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.