PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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WADA issue Russia guidelines
Outlines criteria country must meet to be compliant with World Anti-Doping Code
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Nottwil 2017: First Junior Worlds begin
Opening Ceremony to be followed by action-packed first day.
Judokas fight for Euro glory
Paralympic, world and European champions among competitors at 2017 European Championships.
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Proud Paralympian educates Nottwil 2017 athletes
IPC education programme hosts workshops ahead of World Para Athletics Junior Championships.
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Nottwil 2017: 'Sports are my life'
Hong Kong's teenage sprinter on dream road at World Para Athletics Junior Championships.
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Nottwil 2017: Opening Ceremony
Welcome speech by Tarek Souei, World Para Athletics Sports Technical Committee
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Nottwil 2017: Football focus
Lithuanian teammates share a passion for Real Madrid as well as athletics.
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Shahrad Nasajpour’s journey of a lifetime
Asylee Para thrower realises dreams through Independent Paralympic Athletes’ team
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Marc Evers in top form for Mexico City 2017
Dutch swimmer knows tough competition awaits at World Championships.
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Nottwil 2017: Home hopes for Licia Mussinelli
Swiss sprinter targeting medal in front of home fans at first Junior Worlds.