PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Research shows positive impact of wheelchair tennis
A recent research showed the mental and physical benefits of playing the sport.
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Gangneung 2017: South Korea team preview
Having been promoted to the A-Pool, the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games hosts will be looking for a top five finish.
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Coach Jess Markt shares benefits of wheelchair basketball
The US wheelchair basketball coach shares about his experience developing the sport across the world.
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Bruketa & Zinic extend sponsorship with NPC Croatia
The marketing agency will continue supporting the NPC through to Tokyo 2020.
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In numbers: Gangneung 2017 Para ice hockey Worlds
Facts and figures from the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool.
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Baka targets world title and world record at London 2017
After making global headlines running the 1,500m at Rio 2016 faster than the Olympic champion, the Algerian is targeting more success this summer.
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Soule ‘confident’ of his PyeongChang 2018 potential
The US sit-skier had a mixed season, but it was his performances at the Paralympic Winter Games Test Event that drives him forward.
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Booth bounces back from accident, targets Tokyo 2020
The Australian rider looks to build off her Rio 2016 experience.
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Voting open for Americas Athlete of the Month
Popular vote will decide who the best athlete in the Americas was in March 2017, via www.americasparalympic.org.
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Australia works with Vanuatu to grow Para rowing
Vanuatu’s George Langa showed promising potential after his first ever regatta.