PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Amsterdam to host VISTA 2019
The scientific conference will be held 4-7 September 2019.
![Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line to win the men's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2016 in Boston.](/sites/default/files/images/161007103147174_Marcel%2BHug.jpg)
Hug, Schar to highlight Berlin marathon
The Swiss racers look to defend their titles as the Abbott World Marathon Majors continues
Skarstein back in the water
The Norwegian rower will race at the World Championships before focusing on PyeongChang 2018
![Man rowing](/sites/default/files/images/150817175249940_blake.jpg)
2017 World Rowing Championships set for Sarasota
Para rowers will go for titles over the new 2,000m distance
![Dr. Laura Misener delivers her keynote address on the final day of VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.](/sites/default/files/images/170924074118123_230917_Vista_Keynote0381.jpg)
VISTA 2017 concludes In Toronto
Around 300 sports scientists from 41 countries were in attendance.
![Dr. Rory Cooper delivering his keynote address at VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.](/sites/default/files/images/170924075147821_220117_Vista_Keynote0075A.jpg)
VISTA 2017: Technology a game-changer
Dr. Rory Cooper delivers keynote address on Friday in Toronto, Canada.
![World Para Powerlifting, World Para Swimming - Logos](/sites/default/files/images/170922125502346_Swimming%2Band%2BPowerlifting.jpg)
Athlete Representative elections for swimming and powerlifting postponed
The new date will be announced in due time
![a wheelchair racer pumps his fist after crossing the line](/sites/default/files/images/170713101404824_Brent%2BLakatos.jpg)
Lakatos to race first marathon
The multi-world and Paralympic champion is taking a new challenge in the Berlin marathon
![Cheri Blauwet - VISTA 2017](/sites/default/files/images/170922140748825_Cheri%2BBlauwet.jpg)
VISTA 2017: Blauwet talks breaking barriers
The seven-time Paralympic medallist and instructor at Harvard Medical School says society needs a universal vision in sports and health promotion
![Brazilian Paralympic Stamp - CPB - Globo Group](/sites/default/files/images/170922150510099_Brasil%2BParalimpico.jpg)
CPB and Globo Group launch Brazilian Paralympic Stamp
It is part of the celebrations for the Paralympic Athlete Day in Brazil, on 22 September