PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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10 things to know about Para Cross-Country Skiing
Get to know more about one of the two winter Para sports that have been part of the Paralympic programme since the first edition in 1976
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The extraordinary story of record-breaker Ragnhild Myklebust
‘The competition was the most interesting thing, not the medals’
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Gretsch braced for test of body and mind
‘Physically the transition is something I’m familiar with but mentally it is a little bit tougher’
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Jessica Applegate reveals how she swam over obstacles
'Ignore what anyone has to say. If you believe that you can, you can do it'
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Ones to watch for Para Biathlon
Several PyeongChang 2018 returning champions will battle it out to get on the podium once again
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Masters adds Crystal Globe to list of 2022 triumphs
Russia dominates the rankings with 10 globes while USA's Para Nordic skier closes the season with three gold medals at Ostersund World Cup
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Australian Paralympic Team announced for Beijing 2022
Ten-strong team includes experienced Paralympians and youngsters hoping to make a splash
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The Czechs announce 17-member squad for Beijing 2022
Star forward Michal Geier leads the team as the Most Valuable Player at the Ostrava 2019 Worlds with seven goals and four assists
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10 things to know about Para Biathlon
A closer look at one of the most fascinating Winter Paralympic sports
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WADA leadership meet with global Sport Movement leaders
'Important in our armoury is education, and we have been working closely with WADA to have more and better conversations not only with our athletes, but their coaches and National Paralympic Committees too'