PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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What to watch: September 2015
Five World Championships events in para-sport will be scattered throughout this month, along with four regional Championships.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2015
The public has until 9 September to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
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Cross-country ski, biathlon 2015-16 calendar confirmed
Inclusion of marathon distance for the first time, as six biathlon and cross-country World Cups are confirmed.
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IWBF Euros: Dutch dominance continues
The women’s basketball team continued their campaign toward a consecutive European Championship crown, while the Turkish and German men stay undefeated.
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Countdown to Heritage Flame begins
The ‘Heritage Flame’ will merge with the Brazilian Regional Flames in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony.
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World’s fastest para-athlete race to highlight Rio 2016’s Paralympic festival
Many of the world’s fastest para-athletes will race over 100m to mark one year to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Rowing World Championships: Samuel off to strong start
Heats in the para-rowing boat classes got underway, with the Israeli rower recording the fastest qualifying time in her heat.
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Donaueschingen 2015: British sweep podium
The final day of the World Archery Para Championships featured Great Britain dominating the VI 2/3 category.
Germany, Spain, edge victory at wheelchair basketball Euros
The German women beat hosts Great Britain whilst the Spanish men took their match to overtime.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.