PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paralympic Champion Anne Dickins goes out on a high
After volunteering at London 2012, she won canoe Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.
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Tyler McGregor: From newcomer to one of world’s best
Heading into his third World Para Ice Hockey Championships, the Canadian forward is being talked about among the elite players.
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Hosts Romania claim European Qualifier title
Both the champions and runners-up Georgia qualified for August’s IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships in Berlin, Germany.
Ali remains confident in the face of adversity
Despite narrow defeats and funding challenges, Iraqi fencer Ammar Ali refuses to lose focus.
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Teenage Talents - Ntando Mahlangu
The South African hit the headlines at Rio 2016 winning 200m t42 Paralympic silver aged just 14 years.
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Two US rookies find place with Para ice hockey team
Noah Grove and Jack Wallace are part of the US team that is preparing to compete at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool, from 11-20 April.
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World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool set to begin
Seven countries, including defending champions the USA and hosts South Korea, will go for gold and Paralympic qualification between 11-20 April.
Australian Para triathletes shine on home soil
Emily Tapp won the women’s PTHC and Bill Chaffey came second in the men’s equivalent at the ITU World Paratriathlon Series in Gold Coast.
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London calling - Australia’s Scott Reardon
The 100m T42 Paralympic champion wants to leave July’s World Championships with happier memories than he did at London 2012.
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Paralympics New Zealand builds towards Tokyo 2020 with new appointments
Following Rio 2016, PNZ has appointed five coaches and support staff across two sports.