PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Mixed memories for Jessica Long
British capital holds bittersweet experiences for multi-Paralympic champions as she prepares for Worlds
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Vejle 2019: Best of British triumph in Euros
Wheelchair rugby Euros deliver thrilling climax as defending champions retain their crown to secure their place at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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France and Italy announce teams
Mexico City Worlds and Dublin Euros winners among the stars hoping to make a splash at World Championships
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Five countries represented among nominations
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Basel 2019: Chan Ho Yuen wants his moment
Hong Kong badminton player believes its his turn for World Championship gold
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Filipino dance duo barely win in Finland
Filipino dance duo barely win in Finland
![Host of Swedish wheelchair rugby players try to steal ball from Danish player](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2019-08/Sebastian-Frederiksen.jpg?itok=xP2IuRMA)
Team-by-team preview for European Championships
Eight teams go for regional title and Tokyo 2020 spots
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Fedorova suspended for anti-doping violation
Russian cross-country skier receives four-year suspension