PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Big White 2017: Five things learned
Here are some takeaways from the World Para Snowboard Championships.
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Three reasons why Chris Klebl loves skiing
The Canadian men’s middle distance cross-country sitting Paralympic champion shared his affections for his sport.
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Gosselin to coach US team at Para ice hockey Worlds
Guy Gosselin will replace former head coach Jeff Sauer who passed away in February, leading the defending champions to Gangneung, South Korea.
Powerlifting World Cup to be shown live
The first competition of the 2017 season will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Monday (27 February).
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Lima 2019 launches mascot design competition
The Peruvian capital city will host the biggest Parapan American Games ever, with a record 1,850 athletes competing in 17 sports, two more than at Toronto 2015.
Motivation remains alive for Ryley Batt
The Australian wheelchair rugby team have won it all, and they are still hungry for more.
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India claim two podiums at shooting World Cup
Pooja Agarwal and 15-year-old Avani Lekhara make a splash on their international debuts in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Vadovicova sets new world record at World Cup
The Slovakian Paralympic silver medallist broke the world record of China’s Paralympic champion Cuiping Zhang in R8 (women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1).
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IPC President meets Tokyo Governor for boccia match
Sir Philip Craven and IPC colleagues joined forces to play Tokyo Governor Koike and other representatives of Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
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IPC President praises Japan’s adoption of universal design
Sir Philip Craven met with Prime Minister Abe on Wednesday in Tokyo as the two discussed preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.