PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Athletics hosts training courses to increase expertise
Training courses to increase the number of National Technical Officials and International Classifiers took place in Grosseto, Italy, to coincide with the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
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Peruvian Rimas hoping World Cup events can act as a catalyst to Rio 2016 gold
The para-cycling world champion is hoping May’s two events will put him on the road to Peru’s first Paralympic gold for 16 years.
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Sport Week: Sitting volleyball storylines
Five potential storylines to follow in the sport heading into the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Para-taekwondo season to get underway with Asian Open Champs
About 54 athletes from 13 countries will get to secure points toward world rankings.
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Brazilian swimmers prepare for Rio 2016 Test Event
Brazil’s finest will face swimmers from around the world at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium from 22-24 April.
Schedule confirmed for swimming Euros
A total of 453 athletes from 52 countries will compete for honours over seven days from 30 April.
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McGuire receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for March
The British boccia player won his first Individual Worlds title.
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Australia nominate 31 athletes for Rio 2016 swim team
After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.
France celebrate seven snow sport crystal globes
With 49 podiums at the World Cup level in alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon, French athletes had an incredible season.
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WADA statement on meldonium notice issued to stakeholders
The Notice provides clarification regarding its inclusion on the Prohibited List; existing excretion studies and those underway; and, the results management and adjudication process