PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Jungjun Kim in form at Para badminton Worlds
South Korean looks strong so far in title defence
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Can Brazil continue their unbeaten blind football run?
Paralympic and world champions begin Copa America title defence on Saturday
![a male wheelchair tennis player hits a forehand](/sites/default/files/images/171002120902820_David%2BWagner%2Bshot.jpg)
Quad wheelchair world champions to be honoured by ITF
Winners to be presented with their awards during 2018’s French Open
Tokyo 2020 unveils Operation BATON emblems
BATON will see Athletes’ Village constructed using sustainable materials
![Defending world champion Tan Yujiao will face Rio 2016 silver medallist Raushan Koishibayeva at Mexico City 2017](/sites/default/files/images/170918160007266_Tan%2BYujiao-Raushan%2BKoishibayevadoc.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Tan Yujiao vs. Raushan Koishibayeva
Women’s up to 67kg will see the defending world champion competing against Rio 2016 silver medallist
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No.38 - Zolkefli’s social media stardom
Malaysian thrower goes viral after world title-winning performance at London 2017
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Top 50 Moments of 2017: No. 39 - Beatrice Vio shines on home soil
Italian wheelchair fencer defends individual title and leads team to gold at Worlds
![Blind female footballers playing a game](/sites/default/files/images/171123104147770_Girls%2BIBSA%2Bcollage.jpg)
Mexico stages first women’s blind football club match
Female version of the sport continues to develop across the world
![two male Para swimmers stand on the podium with their medals](/sites/default/files/images/171123110231342_Cho%2BLee%2BH2H.jpg)
Mexico City 2017: Wonsang Cho vs. Inkook Lee
South Koreans go head to head in men’s S14 at the World Championships
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San Jose welcomes top Americas table tennis players
Around 140 athletes will compete at Regional Championships