PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Jetze Plat succeeds in ultimate triathlon test
Netherlands Paralympic champion wins his fourth world title of 2017 at Ironman World Championships
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2018 World Para Swimming World Series calendar announced
Lignano Sabbiadoro in Italy added to schedule as number of host cities increase to six
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NHK announces presenter and reporter with impairment ahead of Tokyo 2020
Erina Chiba and Yuki Goto are first members of Japanese Paralympic broadcaster team
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PyeongChang 2018: Australia co-captains revealed
Alpine skier Mitchell Gourley and snowboarder Joany Badenhorst to lead team at Winter Paralympics
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New IPC President Andrew Parsons meets Mayor of Bonn
German city is home to Paralympic Movement’s headquarters
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Sports technology spotlight on Paralympic sports
Israeli athletes share their experiences at Asian Pacific Congress in Tel Aviv
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Iran marks Paralympic Day
Thousands gather to play Para sports across the country
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Pools for wheelchair basketball Africa qualifiers decided
Winners will qualify for the 2018 World Championships
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Malle 2017: Marquez, Obero close Worlds with memorable dance
An array of freestyle performances leave lasting memories on final day of World Championships
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Malle 2017: Sivak’s solo gold tops off big day for Ukraine
Ukraine takes five golds, including an emotional one from Ivan Sivak