PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC President meets German government officials in Berlin
Andrew Parsons discusses Para sport development with Ministry of Interior
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Third day of competition cancelled at Veysonnaz World Cup
High winds lead to cancellation of alpine skiing races for second consecutive day
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Chicago class gives USA the edge in PyeongChang
Defending Para ice hockey champions expect nothing less than gold
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Jesus Castillo named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Won dramatic powerlifting world title on home soil at Mexico City 2017
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Blog: My intern experience with the IPC
Former Dutch Para swimmer shares about his six months as a marketing intern
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Classification research grant recipients announced
Seven federations will receive support to develop their classification systems
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France to host three major INAS Championships in 2018
Athletes with intellectual impairment to compete in athletics, cycling and tennis
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Silvio Velo named December Allianz Athlete of the Month
Blind footballer helped Argentina defeat rivals Brazil at Americas Championship
Nominees for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards announced
World champions up for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category
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South Korea powering towards PyeongChang
Worlds bronze medallists win friendly tournament in Nagano