PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sydney 2019: Top rifle shooters to watch out for
Ace shooters Veronika Vadovicova and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani all set to take aim at Worlds
Hosts Germany firm favourites at Goalball Europeans
Ten men’s and 10 women’s teams will be vying for the titles and Tokyo 2020 slots
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Vote for September’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Four world champions and one World Marathon Major winner make the shortlist
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Sydney 2019: Top pistol shooters to watch out for
Iran's Sareh Javanmardi will be keen to stamp her authority
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Stefania Ferrando steals the show in Sao Paulo
Argentinian had missed out on the podium at September’s Lima 2019 Parapan American Games
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Father-daughter duo proves ‘no’ is not the final answer
Ally Kunkel returns to USA Para alpine skiing national team for the upcoming World Cup season after big effort as independent athlete
Dubai 2019: Stirring return for Kadeena Cox
British champion sets targets for World Championships and continues to inspire women across sporting world with her on-going battle with eating disorder
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Tzu-Hui Lin suspended for anti-doping violation
Beijing 2008 powerlifting Paralympic champion from Chinese Taipei suspended for two years
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Lima 2019: Vote for Best Male Athlete
Multiple gold medal-winners and surprising champions shortlisted
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Two IPC representatives in new IOC Commissions
“These two new appointments underline the growing partnership between the IOC and IPC and both Rita and I are fully committed to these new roles.”