PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
PyeongChang 2018: Marie Bochet bouncing back
French world and Paralympic champion ready to challenge at Winter Games
PyeongChang 2018: Momoko Dekijima determined to improve
Nordic skier hopes good form will lead to medals at Paralympic Winter Games
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2017 Paralympic Sport Award winners revealed
Athletes recognised for outstanding achievements at Rio 2016
Andrew Parsons elected new IPC President
Brazilian succeeds Sir Philip Craven as Vice President and Governing Board also chosen
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Powerlifting education stepped up in Iran
One of the sport’s leading countries hosts training courses ahead of Mexico City 2017
Shooting scoring system updated to include Para trap
World Shooting Para Sport also publishes rules for the newly added discipline
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Multiple Paralympic goalball medallist Jen Armbruster retires
US athlete competed in seven Games between 1992 and 2016
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Germany name Ostersund 2017 squad
15 Para ice hockey players competing to reach PyeongChang 2018
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Kitakyushu 2018: 1 year to go
What you need to know about World Para Powerlifting Asian Open Championships
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Sir Philip Craven leaves the IPC in outstanding shape
IPC President steps down after 16 years after transforming the Paralympic Movement beyond all recognition