PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ukraine’s Bui looks to home Nordic skiing World Cup
The young Ukrainian wants to show her best form in front of a home crowd when the circuit comes to her country for the first time.
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Next generation given the chance to become future Paralympians
In Great Britain, children have begun to receive new running and swimming blades from the National Health Service (NHS).
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Changes made to Para snowboard schedule
Weather conditions have resulted in the postponement of a Europa Cup and changes to World Cups.
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Opening speed World Cup set for Innerkrems
Athletes will aim to test themselves with just days to go until the 2017 World Championships.
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Dylan Alcott commentates on tennis tournament
Australia’s three-time wheelchair tennis Paralympic gold medallist brought his insights to the commentary team at the 2017 Brisbane International.
![Maksym Yarovyi of Ukraine competes in the men's 15km sitting Para cross-country skiing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/161201110953857_Maksym%2BYarovyi%2Bof%2BUkraine%2Bc.jpg)
Three reasons why Maksym Yarovyi loves skiing
The Ukrainian biathlon sprint world champion shares three quick-fire reasons why he loves Nordic skiing ahead of the defense of his title in February.
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Dates and venues confirmed for 2017 BNP Paribas World Team Cup
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirms dates for the flagship team event in wheelchair tennis.
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Third Europa Cup concludes in Veysonnaz
Spain’s Jon Santacana Maiztegui won the men’s giant slalom and the two super-G visually impaired events and leads the overall rankings by 168 points.
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Ones to watch for 2017 for archery and wheelchair rugby announced
Eight archers and 10 wheelchair rugby players have been named as players to look out for in 2017.
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Updated 2017 UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour calendar published
The new calendar takes in the first eight months of 2017 and includes many major events.