PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Schoolchildren enjoy Sao Paulo 2017
Children from more than 50 schools enjoyed six days of sporting action at the Youth Parapan American Games.
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Hong Kong Para athletes receive Samsung Awards
Rio 2016 gold medallists Yuk Wing Leung and Wai Lok Tang were recognised for their achievements last year.
Stutzman turns focus on able-bodied competitions
The Armless Archer believes competing in able-bodied events will help him to Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020.
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Wagner wins 12th Cajun Classic title
Hewett and Buis also claim men and women’s singles titles, respectively.
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World ParaVolley, Molten sign agreement
The ball manufacturing company will provide the official game ball for World ParaVolley matches.
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Youth Parapan American Games close in Sao Paulo
The Closing Ceremony of the fourth Youth Parapans took place in the Exhibition Pavillion of the Anhembi Events Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 25 March.
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Sao Paulo 2017 Closing Ceremony speech by Jose Luis Campo
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games closed in spectacular style in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 25 March.
Quick hits from Bibian Mentel-Spee
The multi-world and Paralympic snowboard champion shares a few interesting facts about herself.
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Holiday Hotspot with Belgium’s Peter Genyn
The T51 athlete is new to the Ones to Watch list for 2017 but where does he like to go on holiday?
Three reasons why Thomas Clarion loves skiing
After a strong season, the French Nordic skier shares his love of the sport.