PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Aruba and the Dominican Republic also announced their delegations for the Paralympic Games.

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The former Canadian triathlete knows the feeling her athletes will get when they compete in their first Games.

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The Austrian outfit, designed by Erima, includes 60 different items, whilst ParalympicsGB unveiled ASOS formal wear.

Aspring para-athletes have been helped by the Agitos Foundation

#TeamAgitos grows larger as more Para sport development projects are funded via the 2016 Grant Support Programme.

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The press conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday 7 August at 12:00 BRT.

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Ahead of her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, the US thrower talks about her career highs and lows.

Woman riding on a black and white horse

After missing London 2012, the Para equestrian rider looks to make the most of her fifth Paralympic Games.

Man with an arm amputation crossing a finish line

The event will be held 10-11 September at Fort Copacabana.

A female standing skier competes in super-G

The slopes of Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Japan and South Korea will host World Cups, including the Test Event for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

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The public has until 10 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.