Paralympic News: Follow the latest IPC news and top stories featuring Paralympic athletes
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African countries target powerlifting progress
Competition workshop delivered to representatives from Algeria, Kenya and Nigeria
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Canada’s Erin Latimer hangs up her skis
Two-time Paralympian retires following PyeongChang 2018
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Hannelore Brenner back in the saddle
German Paralympic champion preparing for Worlds with new horse
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Paralympians headline US Nordic team
Eleven athletes included in squad for 2018/19 season
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Hamburg 2018: Patrick Anderson inspires next generation
Wheelchair basketball’s greatest player back on court in a new role
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Poland shows Para sport passion
Paralympic athletes meet fans for first time at Olympic Picnic
Yusuke Watanabe targets Tokyo 2020
Japanese shooter aims for home Paralympics
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Tokyo 2020: Penny Briscoe to lead Great Britain
Third Games as Chef de Mission for ParalympicsGB
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Stars descend on Paris as Grand Prix returns
Paralympic and world champions head the field in French capital
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World Cup 2018: Jefinho predicts Group B
Brazilian blind football superstar continues his tournament picks
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Madrid 2018: Quarter finals decided
European and African champions among teams who progress
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Toyota keeps Movement moving in Kazakhstan
Four minibuses for athletes donated to NPC
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Arizona Grand Prix: Incredible journey for Isaac Jean-Paul
High jumper returns to US Nationals as world champion
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Marie-Amelie Le Fur ready for Paris return
Para athlete to make competitive comeback at Grand Prix
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Madrid 2018: Argentina through to last eight
Mali also make history with first World Championship win
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Fourth time lucky for Antonino Bossolo
Italian claims first title at European Para Taekwondo Championships
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Stunning win for Susannah Scaroni at NY Mini 10k
US wheelchair athlete clocks world-best time in all-women race
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Juan Carlos Garrido named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Chilean powerlifter won silver at European Open Championships
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Berck-Sur-Mer 2018: Mariana Shevchuk named Best Powerlifter
Ukrainian broke world record at European Open Championships
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World Cup 2018: Jefinho predicts Group C
More analysis from Brazil’s blind football superstar