PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport Week: History of Para powerlifting
Weightlifting was originally on the Paralympic programme, but changed to powerlifting in 1992.
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Seven talking points from the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy
One week on from the 2016 European Championships we try work out what it all means with Rio 2016 fast approaching.
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Bulgarian world champion suspended for four years for anti-doping violation in Doha
Stela Eneva tested positive for a prohibited substance during an in-competition test at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
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Argentina’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
With less than 80 days to go until the Paralympic Games, here are 10 athletes that will spearhead Argentina’s delegation.
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NPC Spain presents Rio 2016 kit
Some of the most decorated Spanish Paralympians modelled the uniform they will wear at September’s Games during a ceremony on 21 June.
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Throwback Thursday: Spain’s Antonio Rebollo
The Spanish archer is the only Paralympian to have lit the Olympic cauldron, at Barcelona 1992’s Opening Ceremony.
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Top wheelchair rugby teams take on Canada Cup
Before they meet at Rio 2016, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and Sweden will clash during a four-day tournament.
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US archer Bennett shows accuracy ahead of Rio
Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.
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Tram launched to promote the Paralympic values in Bonn
“Moving Bonn, Moving the World” is the slogan displayed on the tram that will be part of Bonn’s public transport for the next three years.
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Inclusion, participation high on agenda in Asia
The Nippon Foundation and the Agitos Foundation will work together ahead of Tokyo 2020, adding one more member to #TeamAgitos.