PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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British Paralympians inducted into Stoke Mandeville Hall of Fame
Isabel Newstead, Jane Blackburn, Peter Norfolk and Simon Munn join the list of legends.
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Five reasons to be interested: Beijing Grand Prix
With multiple Paralympic champions in action, here’s why you should follow the Beijing Grand Prix.
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Lima 2019 mascot design competition’s deadline extended
People now have until 30 May to present their designs; three of them will be shortlisted and one will be chosen by popular vote.
Jefinho praises Brazilian Paralympic Training Centre
The three-time football-5 Paralympic gold medallist said the venue, Rio 2016’s main infrastructural legacy, is “one of the world’s best of its kind.”
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Paralympic champion Valenzuela shines at National Games
The London 2012 athletics gold medallist won gold in the men’s 1,500m and 5,000m T11 at the Chilean Para National Games, on 11 May.
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Joany Badenhorst: My top three moments of 2017
The women’s snowboard-cross SB-LL2 World Cup winner shared her season highlights.
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Brazil to help develop sitting volleyball in Japan
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee signed a collaboration agreement with the Japanese city of Kakogawa ahead of Tokyo 2020.
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Bruno Carra aims to reach Worlds podium in Mexico
After finishing fourth at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, Brazil’s 28-year-old powerlifter seeks to take another leap forward at this year’s Worlds.
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Five reasons to be interested: Arizona World Para Athletics Grand Prix
With many of the world’s leading athletes competing, here are reasons why you should follow the action.
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Preview: Beijing World Para Athletics Grand Prix
More than 200 athletes from 14 countries will compete in the Chinese capital between 13-15 May.