PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
McKenna Dahl makes shooting history
US star takes gold in the first competition in Parapan American Games history
Medals revealed with one year to go
Mass-participation events and uniform designs launched as part of landmark
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Uruguay win first gold
Henry Borges claims judo gold while Brazil dominate table tennis events
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Brazil off to record-breaking start
Historic first day at the Parapan American Games as Paulino and Rodrigues set new marks
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Linz-Ottensheim 2019: Rowers go for titles and Tokyo
Four Paralympic boat classes expected to produce fierce competition
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Basel 2019: Prem pulls off stunning upset
Favourite Thomas Wandschneider falls to unseeded Indian at Para badminton Worlds
Spectacular ceremony opens Parapans
The biggest Para sport celebration in the Americas begins with a stunning Opening Ceremony in front of a packed National Stadium
Castillo receives ‘José Luis Campo’ award
Mexican Para powerlifter chosen Americas Athlete of 2018
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Paralympic superstars take over Tokyo
New campaign marking one year to go features Paralympians at iconic Tokyo landmarks
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Durand honoured for stunning career
Paralympic champion leaves her handprints alongside those of Usain Bolt in Peru