PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Esther Vergeer diagnosed with breast cancer
Wheelchair tennis great announces emotional news on social media
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Al-Hussein leading refugee push for Paralympics
Flag bearer at Rio 2016 Games, swimmer wants to channel his efforts into helping other refugee athletes onto the highest stage in sport
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Vote for Americas’ Athlete of 2019
Ten outstanding Para athletes nominated for the ‘José Luis Campo’ Award
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Knight ends two-year wait for World Cup medal
Paralympic medallist steps onto World Cup podium for the first time since 2017 crash
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Coach’s Corner: Espen Hegde
Each month, this World Para Ice Hockey content series spotlights a different national team coach
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Tudhope voted Allianz Athlete of the Month
Snowboarder dedicated World Cup victories to late coach
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Germany shoots clean to take gold
Anja Wicker and Martin Fleig among biggest winners at World Cup in Altenberg
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Walsh has aggressive approach
Third World Cup a chance for runners-up to turn the alpine skiing season around
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Great Britain name Cycling Track Worlds team
Squad selected with Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in full view
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Kiiveri extends first World Cup gold into full golden sweep
Kiiveri, Bertagnolli, Santeri and Aigner start slalom racing with undefeated streak