PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Road to Pajulahti 2017 video series launched
The Finnish Sports Association of Persons with Disabilities launched a video series to raise awareness of goalball ahead of the European Championships, from 18-22 September.
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How to follow opening World Para Swimming World Series
For the first time the World Series will take place in five countries across Europe and the Americas – starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
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Italy to play Canada in Torino semifinals
South Korea will also face Norway for a shot at the overall win of the Torino Para Ice Hockey International Tournament in Italy.
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Teams set for World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Ten teams will go for the world title and also get a sample of the venue that will host the sport at PyeongChang 2018.
Dates, location for first Para trap World Cup confirmed
Lonato, Italy, will host the competition in September 2017.
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World Para Snow Sports Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the World Para Alpine Skiing, World Para Snowboard and World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals now open
![Michael Brannigan - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/170109122051037_Michael%2BBrannigan_Athletics_GettyImages-604316190.jpg)
Para athletics record breakers – February
Find our who raised the bar in terms of performance this month in Para athletics
![Lisa Gjessing - Taekwondo](/sites/default/files/images/170118093909457_Lisa%2BGjessing%2B5.jpg)
Para taekwondo rankings updated following US Open
Ten athletes entered the world rankings for the first time.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – February 2017
The public has until 9 March to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.
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Top riders in Doha for first major international
Competition is first to use the new names for the sport’s five grades.