PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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10 personalities who left their mark on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
From the ‘Backfavela Boys’ to the shark attack victim who now protects the giant predators, Rio 2016 was packed with great characters
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Canada to welcome home athletes
Starting Thursday (22 September), fans can congratulate their favourite athletes at various locations around the country.
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Unforgettable moments of Rio 2016
Ten of the top performances and memories delivered by athletes across the Para sport spectrum.
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Austrian team welcomed home by Sports Minister
The 27-strong team brought home nine medals and were greeted at Vienna International Airport.
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IPC and Channel 4 set to agree new partnership for PyeongChang 2018, Tokyo 2020
The IPC and Channel 4 sign letter of intent to cover the next two Paralympic Games and the London 2017 Para Athletics World Championships.
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Paralympic flag lands in Tokyo
The flag joins the Olympic flag and will go on a tour of Tokyo.
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Finalists for Team USA Awards announced
Fans have the chance to vote for their favourite female, male and team from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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McFadden and van Dyk confirmed for New York marathon
Tatyana McFadden donated a racing wheelchair to a school as an ambassador for the race and Para sport in the US.
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British Rio 2016 athletes honoured by world Para Athletics Championships tickets
Organisers announce two special edition ticket prices to next summer’s World ParaAthletics Championships London 2017.
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#FilltheSeats online campaign helps create historic atmosphere at the Paralympics
Allianz spurs on the campaign that sees thousands of Brazilian children enjoy the Paralympics.