PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Nottwil 2017 teams confirmed
Chile, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico and Venezuela to compete at Junior Para Athletics Worlds.
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Sydney hosts Para powerlifting session
Australian interest in the sport is growing.
Eirik Bye’s push for PyeongChang 2018
Norwegian Nordic skier wants to train like a champion ahead of Paralympic Winter Games.
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Swimming classification research continues
Project aims to revise existing Para swimming system.
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#APCTop20 - No.8: Parapans and Pan Americans come together
Historic agreement secures one host city for both Games.
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Armenia inspires next generation
Knowledge of Para sport growing thanks to Agitos Foundation project.
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How London 2017 turned me into a Para sports fan
Londoner Sarah Linney shares her life-changing experience of the World Para Athletics Championships.
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Mexico City 2017: Osman targets world record
Egyptian powerlifter wants to reach new heights at World Championships.
Memories of Rio push Chaman to new heights
Brazilian cyclist has Worlds in his sights after impressive start to 2017 season.
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Rad’s reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Ukrainian Para skier explains why Paralympic Winter Games is a must watch.