PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Kukushkina, Sedakov preparing ‘challenging’ programme
The Russian duo is hoping to reclaim its wheelchair dance sport European title at October’s Championships.
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Sport week: Alvaro Galvis targets Rio 2016 gold
The two-time Para cycling world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic medal at September´s Games.
Top SH1 shooters on their road to Rio
A wealth of athletes from across the globe show the depth of talent in the SH1 field.
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My best and worst moments with Tunisia’s Walid Ktila
The T34 World and Paralympic champion shares his career highs and lows.
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Two athletes commit Anti-Doping Violations for meldonium
Ukraine’s Mariana Shevchuk and Russia’s Vladimir Andriushchenko both returned adverse analytical findings for meldonium earlier this year.
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Tokyo 2020 announces live sites for Rio 2016 Games
The aim is to bring the celebration of the Games to people across Japan.
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Hwa Sook Lee set to compete at her last Paralympics
South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.
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Preview: US Paralympic Team Trials for track and field
Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.
Third official visit to PyeongChang 2018 complete
Representatives from IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard visited the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games host city from 16-19 June.
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Biathlon, cross-country ski officials visit PyeongChang 2018
Race Director Len Apedaile and Head of IPC Snow Sports Dimitrije Lazarovski travelled to South Korea to check on construction progress and schedules.