PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Canada not ready to settle for second best at Worlds
Wheelchair rubgy expectations remain high despite not medalling at Rio 2016
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PyeongChang 2018: Jeroen Kampschreur aiming high
Dutch alpine skier dreams of Paralympic medal despite inconsistent performance at World Cup
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Angola hosts Para athletics and Para powerlifting camp
Portuguese-speaking African nations take part in NPC Development Programme activity
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PyeongChang 2018: What to watch on day 1
First medals to be given in alpine skiing and biathlon at Winter Paralympics
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Japan and South Korea claim 2018 World Team Cup spots
Winners of Asian Qualification advance to finals in Netherlands this May
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Liesette Bruinsma targeting successful season
Double Paralympic gold medallist launches her season at Copenhagen World Series in March
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Who should be Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’?
Three World Cup Crystal Globe winners and a wheelchair tennis player nominated
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PyeongChang 2018: Maximum return for Maxime Montaggioni
French snowboarder credits more snow time for improved performance
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PyeongChang 2018: Neutral Paralympic Athletes delegation named
Thirty athletes will compete across five sports at the Paralympic Winter Games
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Dartanyon Crockett on long road to recovery
USA’s two-time Paralympic bronze medallist aims to compete at this year’s judo Worlds