PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Johnson-Dwyer sweeps titles in Deauville
The South African rider won all three of her events in the first major para-equestrian competition of 2016.
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Turkey football 5 team aims high for Rio 2016
Emrah Ocal hopes he can help his national team cement a place in history by claiming Paralympic football 5-a-side gold.
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Australian McClure breaks 50m backstroke world record
The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.
APC launches new website
Asian Paralympic Committee President encourages regional growth, especially with next three Paralympics to be held in the region.
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Sport Week: Classification in sitting volleyball
There are two sport classes – MD and D – with teams allowed to have only one MD player on the court.
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IPC President awarded 10th Honorary Black Belt by the WTF
Sir Philip Craven was given the honour in recognition of his outstanding support for the sport of taekwondo
Portugal announce team for home swimming Euros
Sixteen swimmers will compete for honours in Funchal, Portugal, between 30 April-7 May.
10.9 Tuesdays: Oleksii Denysiuk aiming high at Rio 2016
The Ukrainian is preparing to make his Paralympic debut as one of the most exciting newcomers to the international shooting circuit.
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Training Tuesday with Brazil’s Felipe Gomes
The 200m T11 world champion talks us through his dedication, sacrifices and desires that are driving him towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Kosice, Slovakia, to stage wheelchair dance Euros
Around 120 athletes from 21 countries will compete in combi, duo and singles dances across standard, Latin American and freestyle events.