PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Dubai 2019: China’s medals tally swells as Zhao claims gold
‘This world record is because of the hard work that I put in’
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World’s best gather in Landgraaf to start World Cup season
Dutch duo Bunschoten and Vos among the star lineup at the season’s first World Cup races
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First gold for South Africa
Family support is secret behind World Championships titles on Sunday
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Cockroft smashes record to take 11th world title
Sunday morning sees China extend the lead in the medal standings after two more victories
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Spectacular Saturday sees seven world records set
China top medals table and hosts UAE take first medal at the competition
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Lisa Adams joins family legacy with gold
Coached by sister and two-time Olympic champion Valerie, New Zealander betters her own World Record
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Calm Mahlangu keen to take Dubai by storm
Teenage star inspired by Springboks’ Rugby World Cup win in Japan
Dubai 2019: India's Chaudhary claims gold with record throw
"It’s great news for India, World Record and two medals tonight”
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25.9 million hopes rest on Nasajpour at the Worlds
‘It is a challenge for me because you are representing a team that is not NPC’
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Athlete Representation Workshop creates momentum in Africa
Leadership workshop hosted in Uganda is based on the newest module within the Proud Paralympian programme