PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Brazilian fencers dominate Americas Championships
The Paralympic host nation will take their largest ever fencing squad to the Games after seven titles.
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Japan’s First Lady joins students in Para sports exhibition
The exhibition was held near the G7 Summit, where global leaders engaged with school children in Para sports.
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Training Tuesday with Brazil’s Petruccio Ferreira
The teenage sprint sensation and 200m T47 world record holders talks us through his training regime.
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Sweden names 13 new athletes for Rio 2016
A total of 13 athletes from six sports have joined Sweden’s team at September’s Paralympic Games, following the fourth national selection process.
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Ukraine dominate at dance Mainhatten Cup
Couples and singles dancers leave Frankfurt, Germany, with seven golds, two silvers and one bronze medal.
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Sport week: Classification in judo
Athletes with visual impairment are eligible to compete in judo.
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100 days until Paralympics celebrated around the world
National Paralympic Committees found different ways to countdown to Rio 2016.
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BIG INTERVIEW: IPC President Sir Philip Craven
Sir Philip reflects on his role as IPC President, expectations for the last Paralympics of his term, and more.
LISKI revels in chance to support Para snow sports
The equipment manufacturer has been a loyal partner to IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon and IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard.
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Sornsriwichai targets Rio 2016 shooting medal
Thailand’s Asian champion shooter is confident he can outdo his fourth place from London 2012, at September’s Paralympic Games.