PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Pin Xiu Yip named Singapore’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The swimming world record holder will carry Singapore’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
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Nikko Landeros: From accident to ESPY nomination
Find out how the right sledge hockey equipment has helped this US athlete get to the highest level in his sport.
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Rio 2016 field for Para triathlon complete
The final 17 athletes, including the USA’s Melissa Stockwell, have been selected via the Bipartite Selection Panel.
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McVeigh targets European badminton title
The Irishman seeks a return to the top, aiming for a European three-peat.
Long jump world record under threat in Berlin claims Popow
Days after setting a new mark of 6.72m, the German T42 athlete believes the world record could fall again at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
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British riders hope Hartpury results enough for Rio
The Para equestrian event was the last competition for athletes to impress ahead of the team selection.
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Music Monday with Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock
The Paralympic and European champion over 100m shares his musical tastes.
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Sport Week: Introduction to sailing
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic sailing event here is a brief insight into how the competition will develop.
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Blade Boy Rio first to be fitted by Dorset Orthopaedic
Eight-year-old Rio Woolf is the first in Great Britain and Ireland to be fitted with the new 1E93 Runner junior, a running blade made by Ottobock.
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Australia and Canada name athletes for Rio 2016
The Australian rowing team and the Canadian women’s sitting volleyball team for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.