PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Italy’s Kalem upsets at Lignano Master Open
The No. 9 Italian defeated No. 2 Nozdrunov for the men’s singles class 9 title.
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Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Russia open with victory
The defending world champions had a solid start in round-robin play.
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Chaffey cruises to victory at Oceania Championships
The defending men’s PT1 world champion was ahead of the field on his home course.
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Ice sledge hockey teams arrive for C-Pool Worlds
The Championships, which form part of PyeongChang 2018’s Actualising the Dream project, will be a key development opportunity for teams.
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Double podium for hosts Germany at biathlon World Cup
Wins for Russia, Ukraine and France during the sprint races on the opening day of competition in Finsterau.
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Curtis McGrath aims to upset at Rio 2016
Australia’s para-canoeist anticipates hard-fought encounter against Austria’s Markus Swoboda at Rio 2016.
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Katie Kelly carving a name as top para-triathlete
The Australian quickly adapted to the sport and is a Paralympic favourite in the women’s PT5 class.
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Australia confident in defending Paralympic title
The reigning Paralympic champions are not worried about their drop in the IWRF rankings.
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200 days until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games: four test events to play crucial role in home straight
Biggest challenge for organisers will be transition period between the end of the Olympic Games and start of Paralympic Games say organisers.
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How I got into para-athletics: the USA’s Raymond Martin
The T52 Paralympic and world champion explains how he got into para-athletics.