PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Four teams ready for European tune-ups
Norway will play Sweden and Italy will face Germany in separate three-game series
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Canadian wheelchair rugby star Zak Madell is back
‘The Kid’ hopes to lead his country to Tokyo 2020
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Join Athletes’ Council team and keep Paralympic Movement athlete-centred!
'We are looking to recruit experienced athlete representatives who are passionate and knowledgeable about the Paralympic Movement'
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Sport Week: Para archers to watch out for at Tokyo 2020
Here are some of the Para archers who are likely to make headlines at the Tokyo
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Paralympic champions set for Manchester showdown
Second World Cup of the season brings 117 athletes together looking for crucial Tokyo 2020 qualification points
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Women’s Showcase Series to mark Vancouver Games 10-year anniversary
Canada to host USA in three-game women’s series
![Chilean table tennis player Luis Flores serving](/sites/default/files/images/190718143700236_Luis-Flores.jpg)
Luis Flores named Americas ´Athlete of the Month´
Chilean table tennis player claims two golds at home Para Open 2020
Sport Week: Classification in Para archery
Athletes are grouped in two sport classes and compete against others in their same class
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Markus Salcher ends World Cup drought with super-G gold
Austrian upset Arthur Bauchet for first World Cup in more than a year
![Oksana Masters holding the Laureus Award](/sites/default/files/2020-02/Oksana-Masters-Laureus.jpg)
Oksana Masters wins 2020 Laureus Award
Honoured for outstanding achievements in Nordic skiing and cycling