PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Patrick Selepe wins inaugural UNIQLO Spirit Award
South African wheelchair tennis player recognised for his commitment to the sport over 10 years
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Robin Cuche ready to be a Paralympic contender
Swiss skier makes season debut on home snow at St Moritz World Cup this week
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Eskau takes World Cup opener after Masters disqualified
The World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup opened in Canmore, Canada, with a bitter-sweet victory for Germany’s Andrea Eskau.
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 22 – Anu touches hearts around the world
British schoolgirl goes viral after showing her running blade to friends
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Canmore kicks off Nordic skiing season
Star-studded field for first World Cup of Paralympic year
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Sherif Osman elected first World Para Powerlifting Athlete Liaison
Egyptian Paralympic and world champion receives 62 per cent of the votes
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IPC and Agitos Foundation handover #FuerzaMexico donation to UNICEF
Fundraising campaign raised USD 40,000 to support the humanitarian efforts in Mexico
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 23 – Fernandez reaches World No.1
Argentinian becomes first Latin American player to top wheelchair tennis rankings
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Brazil and Argentina rally for Para table tennis titles
Both countries win four gold medals at PTT American Regional Championships
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BWF announces nominees for year-end awards
Four male and female Para badminton players are up for the annual honours