PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Para taekwondo to reward spin kicks
Addition of 4-point technique aims to “dazzle and excite.”
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Australia’s Para ice hockey ambition
Country receives equipment to help grow the winter sport
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Who should be Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’?
Vote now to decide who was the best athlete in the Americas in July
Taiki Morii aiming for continuity ahead of PyeongChang 2018
Japan’s Alpine skier hoping to maintain performance in Paralympic year after topping World Cup standings
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Petrucio Ferreira named July’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Brazilian sprinter had a record-breaking London 2017.
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IPC Presidential candidates speak
Four video interviews filmed ahead of September's Governing Board elections
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Voets looks to continue Rio fairytale
Dutch rider aims to reclaim her European title with new horse and new groove.
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Wheelchair Tennis Masters on the move
Loughborough to host tournament after three years in London.
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Nottwil 2017: Top 5 moments
First World Para Athletics Junior Championships made lasting memories.
Boccia bonanza for Thailand
Paralympic champion leads medal winners at biggest competition of 2017 so far.