PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Austria announce Rio 2016 Paralympic team
A 26-member team will represent Austria at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Krawzow receives June’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The German swimmer shined in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB13 in Berlin, setting a new world record time of 1:16.23.
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Confidence the key for Le Fur as she prepares for Berlin and Rio 2016
A sports psychologist has helped the French T44 athlete realise her full potential in major Championships.
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NPC Spain launches campaign ahead of Rio 2016
The Spanish Paralympic Committee is distributing hundreds of hats as part of the “We take our hats off” campaign, in support of the national Paralympic team.
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Da Silva dreams of Rio 2016 final against Argentina
The Brazilian football 5-a-side player is hoping to face South American rivals in the gold-medal match at September’s Paralympic Games.
Germany and Great Britain name athletes for Rio 2016
Germany announced the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams, whilst two British wheelchair fencers will make their Paralympic debut.
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Colombia’s nine athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
World champions and Paralympic medallists will spearhead the Colombian delegation at September’s Paralympic Games.
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NHK announces plans for Rio 2016 Paralympic broadcasts
The Japanese broadcaster plans to screen 120 hours of action from September’s Paralympic Games.
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Australia to host 2018 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Current world champion to host next edition of event.
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The inspirational life of Luis Herazo
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.