PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tokyo 2020 mascot shortlist revealed
Three designs in the running for the Paralympic Games mascot
![a male Para swimmer celebrates on the podium](/sites/default/files/images/171207101529595_Daniel%2BDias%2Bsmiling.jpg)
Dias and Maldonado win Brazil Paralympic Awards
Swimmer and judoka recognised for their achievements in 2017
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 25 - Nemati on top of the world
Iranian recurve archer took back her title in style at 2017 Championships
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Ihor Reptyukh confident ahead of Canmore
Ukrainian Nordic world champion ready for Paralympic preparation at season's first World Cup
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Gold not the end game for Markus Salcher
Austrian world champion recognises strength of alpine skiing in Paralympic season
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Who should be November’s Allianz Athlete of the Month?
World champions in badminton and wheelchair fencing head the nominations
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IPC provides second submission to classification hearing
British Parliament will stage second hearing on 6 December
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Mexico City 2017: Nuria Marques Soto targets double gold medal success
Spaniard faces tough challenge from compatriot Sarai Gascon in exciting head-to-head
![two female Para powerlifters on the bench](/sites/default/files/images/171130104819491_Ndidi%2BGhazouani.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Stage set for epic battle between Ghazouani and Nwosu
Frenchwoman seeks revenge after losing to Nigerian at Rio Paralympics
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Mexico City 2017: Lucy Ejike adds world title to medal collection
Three-time Paralympic champion finally wins elusive gold but wait for Soloviova goes on