PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Mexico City 2017: meat warning for competitors
Contaminated meat could lead to positive doping tests at World Championships.
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PyeongChang 2018 sites taking shape
Paralympic Nordic skiing and biathlon venues given the go ahead
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Paralympic Opening Ceremony nominated for top award
Rio 2016 opener among seven contenders for prestigious brand accolade.
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Para Athletics Explained: Keeping the wheels in motion
Team behind repairing and maintaining equipment at London 2017 tell us to 'expect the unexpected'.
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World Refugee Day: Changing lives through Para sport
Dozens of refugees inspired by Agitos Foundation programme in Greece.
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Sir Philip Craven opens Luxembourg National Para Sports Centre
IPC President attends ceremony in Luxembourg City as guest of Grand Duke.
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5 Facts About...Martina Caironi
The lowdown on Italy's multiple Paralympic and world champion ahead of London 2017.
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Machens delights on home dance floor
German wins at Mainhatten Cup while Poland dominate couples competition.
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First training camp held for swimming officials ahead of Mexico 2017
39 participants from nine countries trained at first ever Spanish-language camp
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Best of British: Paul Blake
800m T36 champion on his new sprint challenge at London 2017.