PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Marcel Hug wins 2018 Laureus Award
Swiss wheelchair racer recognised for London 2017 and Marathon Majors achievements
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PyeongChang 2018: Fourth IPC Academy Campus to take place
The event-based learning initiative gives stakeholders of major sports events the chance to learn from peers
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Tokyo 2020: Mascots revealed!
Olympic and Paralympic designs chosen by Japanese schoolchildren
![a group of Para athletes on stage](/sites/default/files/images/180227104049931_Japan%2Bdelegation.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Japan team honoured by royalty
Delegation officially presented at ceremony in presence of Prince and Princess of Japan
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PyeongChang 2018: What to watch on day 2
Alpine skiing and cross-country medals decided at Winter Paralympics
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Esteban Chavez expects top four finish on Worlds debut
Costa Rican striker optimistic about team’s chances at blind football Worlds with 100 days to go
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PyeongChang 2018: Successful season sets Andrew Soule
Paralympic biathlon medallist comes into Winter Games as major cross-country medal threat
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Who should be February’s Allianz Athlete of the Month?
Snow sport World Cup winners head the shortlist
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Canada not ready to settle for second best at Worlds
Wheelchair rubgy expectations remain high despite not medalling at Rio 2016
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PyeongChang 2018: Jeroen Kampschreur aiming high
Dutch alpine skier dreams of Paralympic medal despite inconsistent performance at World Cup