PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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First World Series season in Paralympic year kicks off in Melbourne
World Series 2020 will travel to six countries instead of the initial seven – following the cancellation of the Singapore leg scheduled in May
Anja Wicker voted January’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
German Nordic skier caused an upset at her home World Cup
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Brazil, Egypt rule the roost in season opener
Nigerian stars dominate World Cup in front of home fans in Abuja
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Vote for January’s Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Three nominees from Canada, Chile and USA make up the shortlist
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‘Old man’ Alyabyev looking for medal breakthrough in Sakhalin
Russia’s Far East to host a blitz of speed and technical races
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Fifteen Para equestrian nations earn team slot for Tokyo 2020
'Team Canada is delighted to have secured a team slot for Canada Tokyo'
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Kinga Drozdz ready to capitalise at wheelchair fencing World Cup
Polish sabre specialist is a new face to get to know ahead of the 2020 World Cup opener in Eger, Hungary
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Canada and USA go head-to-head
North American rivals to face each other in two-game friendly series
Asian Paralympic Committee signs MoU with UNICEF
Focuses on promoting rights of children with disabilities
Modin finds his 'best feeling' of season in Finsterau
Swede won two out of three cross-country races and took the overall standings lead from Brian McKeever