PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Vadovicova’s golden Rio timing
With two Paralympic gold medals and one silver, the Slovak shooter’s career peaked in Rio, which could not have happened without past defeats and change.
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Grachat targets 2017 Worlds, undecided on Tokyo 2020
The Portuguese swimmer reflects on his Rio 2016 disappointment and how he’s moving forward.
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Todd Nicholson named Canada's Chef de Mission for PyeongChang 2018
The five-time Para ice hockey Paralympian will serve as the official spokesperson for Team Canada.
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Kalkman-van den Bosch inducted to Hall of Fame
The Netherlands’ former wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic champion was elected for induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Over GBP 2 million committed to London 2017 Inspiration Programme
‘Team Personal Best’ to deliver a programme of local community level activities
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Mike Minor balances competitive spirit with fun
When the US Para snowboarder races, he says ‘success seems to follow.’
Skiers go head-to-head in downhill training at Worlds
Two training runs got the 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships underway in Tarvisio, Italy.
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Ramsay ‘confident and prepared’ at skiing Worlds
The Canadian women’s standing skier has been in top form at the World Cup level and feels good ahead of World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy.
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British quartet ready for the Australian Open
Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett in the men’s events, Lucy Shuker in women’s, and Andy Lapthorne in quad are Great Britain’s hopes at this year’s first Grand Slam, from 25-28 January.
Australian Open to start with 2016 finals rematches
Gordon Reid and Joachim Gerard will meet in the men’s singles, whilst Jiske Griffioen and Aniek van Koot will face-off in the women’s singles when the event starts on 25 January.