PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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The power of the underdog!
Five powerlifters who could have a breakthrough season in 2018
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How I got into Para athletics: Diana Dadzite
Latvian thrower shares her story of how she went from spectator to world champion
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Gold Coast 2018: Sammi Kinghorn v Madison de Rozario
Wheelchair marathon showdown at Commonwealth Games
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Gold Coast 2018: Evan O'Hanlon hoping for perfect end
Australian sprinter to close career at home Commonwealth Games
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Five athletes nominated for performances at PyeongChang 2018
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Para sport preview: April 2018
Commonwealth Games sees summer sports take centre stage
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Madrid 2018: 5 things to know about Great Britain
World No.12 seek to show they can fight the odds and beat powerhouses
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WADA strengthens anti-doping investigations
Global anti-doping intelligence experts meets in Helsinki
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Lithuania target third world title in Malmo
Rio 2016 goalball champions ready to return to the top
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Madrid 2018: 5 things to know about France
London 2012 blind football silver medallists aim to cause an upset