PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Thousands enter Tokyo 2020 mascot contest
Overwhelming number of designs received from Japanese public.
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Paralympic champions look to ride on at Euros
Rio 2016 gold medallists headline Para equestrian European Championships.
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Call for World Para Dance athlete representative
Will act as link between athletes and sport’s decision makers.
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Thomas Pfyl coming back stronger for PyeongChang 2018
Swiss alpine skier training both physically and mentally after season-ending injury.
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Australia target big names at 2017 Asia Pacifics
Aussie Belles seek to beat goalball world No.2 China and world No.5 Japan.
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Mexico City 2017: Top African lifters
Continent’s Paralympic and world champions are the ones to watch at World Championships.
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Mexico City 2017: Top Asian swimmers
Five to keep an eye on during this year’s World Championships.
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Majid Rashed withdraws IPC VP candidacy
Statement from APC President on reasons for ending election bid.
Javanmardidodmani: 3 things you didn’t know
What does Iran’s first Paralympic shooting champion like to do away from competition?
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Dublin 2018: 1 year to go
What you need to know about the World Para Swimming European Championships.