PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Big Interview: APC CEO Lynne Anderson
Get to know the new head of the Australian Paralympic Committee as she enters her second year of Paralympic duties, off the back of her first Paralympics Games in Rio.
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Thailand to host women’s wheelchair basketball camp
Participants will learn how to develop their skills from some of the top women coaches in a fun environment.
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WWhCC2017: Scotland break tie for second place
Undefeated Russia became the first team to secure a play-off place.
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London to host biggest ever summer of World Athletics
Tickets for the London 2017 World Para Athletics are back on sale following high demand.
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Sao Paulo 2017 launches its official website
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will take place in the Brazilian city from 20-25 March, with around 1,000 athletes from more than 20 countries competing.
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Three reasons why Jessica Long loves swimming
After competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the US swimmer will be back to the pool at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
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Walsall to host European Judo Championships
The British city will stage the continental event between 3-6 August.
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Puch opens season with triple victories
The Austrian Paralympic champion was among the returning riders from Rio 2016 to take top prizes in Doha.
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Cote to coach Canadian wheelchair rugby
Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.
Rebecca Meyers seeks to continue promoting Para sports
With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.