PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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World’s fastest Paralympian aims to go even faster at Rio 2016
Ireland’s Jason Smyth aims to surpass the 10.46 seconds he set to win his second successive 100m Paralympic gold at London 2012.
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Kao sets sights on gold at inaugural Asian Championships
Chinese Taipei’s Shen-Tsung Kao will proudly represent his country when they host a historic wheelchair dance competition in November.
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Snowboarder van Beek in search for improvement
The Dutch women’s SB-UL World Cup winner is hoping that she can improve herself and the size of the field in the coming seasons.
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Lucas Diaz Aspiroz aims to win Paralympic medal in Rio
The Argentinian Para canoeist says he will give his best at Rio 2016 and try to reach the Paralympic podium.
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The IPC provide an update on alleged cases of intentional misrepresentation
More than 80 individual files of athlete classifications have also been reviewed across six different sports in the last 12 months.
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Para athletics explained – Officials
Frederico Nantes, the Chief International Technical Official at September’s Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Beau Greenway: Japan wheelchair rugby’s breakthrough
After three Paralympic appearances, Japan might have just the team this year to break onto the podium at Rio 2016.
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Throwback Thursday: Canada’s Michael Edgson
Canada’s most decorated Para athlete recalls his outstanding performance at Seoul 1988, where he won an unprecedented nine swimming gold medals.
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Nelson Crispin dreams of winning Paralympic gold
The 24-year-old swimmer aims to claim Colombia’s second Paralympic gold in history, at Rio 2016.
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Brazilian Para equestrian team ready to ride
Brazil’s Chef D’Equipe hopes her riders and horses can put on performances that draw national interest in the sport.