PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sanchez takes tough lessons away from Rio 2016
The Mexican swimmer is refocused after not meeting expectations at the Paralympic Games.
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Para equestrian forum concludes
Athletes, officials, coaches and classifiers discussed the development of the sport.
![McKenzie Coan - USA swimmer](/sites/default/files/images/170519155407077_McKenzie%2BCoan.jpg)
McKenzie Coan excited for competing on home soil
Whilst preparing for the fourth World Series on home soil in Indianapolis, from 9-11 June, the US swimmer eyes Mexico 2017 success.
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World Para Athletics education courses take place in Beijing, China
The courses aim to advance Para athletics and classification in Asia ahead of Tokyo 2020.
![Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain celebrates the victory in the Women's 400m T34 final at Olympic Stadium on day 7 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/160916093634856_GettyImages-605732602_0.jpg)
Eight world and 22 regional records fall in Arbon
On one of the fastest tracks in the world for wheelchair racing, athletes produced some sensational times.
![Great Briatin's Stef Reid in action in the women's long jump T44 at Rio 2016.](/sites/default/files/images/170526063522637_GettyImages-601085568.jpg)
Reid hopes Nottwil can be springboard to London 2017 gold
The Paralympic long jump silver medallist aims to win her first world title in July.
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Under graduate Clara Klug plans for PyeongChang
The German Nordic skier is balancing university, different guides and expectations on the path to PyeongChang 2018.
![Malaysia's Mohamad Ridzuan Puzi reacts after victory in the men's 100m T36 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170526065240290_GettyImages-602220678.jpg)
Preview: Paris World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Around 250 athletes from 35 countries will compete in the French capital between 30-31 May.
![Kereyn Smith, CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Alistair Davis, CEO of Toyota New Zealand and Fiona Allan, CEO of Paralympics New Zealand.](/sites/default/files/images/170526071213772_Toyota%2BNZ.jpg)
Toyota New Zealand to fly Paralympic flag for sustainable mobility
The IPC worldwide partner has announced a partnership with Paralympic New Zealand.
![2017 World Para Swimming and Para Powerlifting Championships will be held in Mexico City.](/sites/default/files/images/170124081447140_mexico-city-2017-collage.jpg)
World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2017 World Para Swimming and 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships now open