PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paralympic ticket lottery to open on 22 August
Tickets for the biggest and most exciting Paralympic Games being offered at affordable prices
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Competition schedule announced
Setting the scene for a dramatic summer festival featuring a record 4,400 athletes
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Mixed memories for Jessica Long
British capital holds bittersweet experiences for multi-Paralympic champions as she prepares for Worlds
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Vejle 2019: Best of British triumph in Euros
Wheelchair rugby Euros deliver thrilling climax as defending champions retain their crown to secure their place at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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France and Italy announce teams
Mexico City Worlds and Dublin Euros winners among the stars hoping to make a splash at World Championships
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Vote for Athlete of the Month!
Five countries represented among nominations
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Basel 2019: Chan Ho Yuen wants his moment
Hong Kong badminton player believes its his turn for World Championship gold
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Filipino dance duo barely win in Finland
Filipino dance duo barely win in Finland