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Iran’s Hamed Amiri wins golden hat trick on field
Day five at the 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships saw Iran solidify their lead in the medals table with an additional five golds.
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Para-Athletics Explained: Guide Running
In the second edition of ‘Para-Athletics Explained’ we discover what it takes to be a para-athletics guide.
Dubai 2016: Day four preview
China’s Paralympic stars go for gold on day four of the IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in Dubai, UAE.
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Gold rush for China at Asia-Oceania Championships
China's track and field team climb up the medals table with a further six golds in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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My best and worst moments: Poland’s Barbara Niewiedzial
The T20 athlete who won three gold medals at Doha 2015 talks about her career ups and down.
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Dubai 2016: Day three preview
World champions line up on the third day of the IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in the UAE.
Four Asian Records Fall in Dubai, UAE
Four Asian records were smashed on the third day of the IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships as Iran and India sit top of the medals table
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Dubai 2016: Day two preview
Action in the field events dominates competition on the second day of the 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships.
Victory for Mohammad Hammadi on day two of the IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships
The UAE's Mohamed Hammadi continues to dominate the track with his second victory in Dubai.
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Music Monday: The USA’s Raymond Martin
The dominant force in men’s T52 wheelchair racing shares with us his three favourite tunes.
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Dubai 2016: Day one preview
Home favourite and multiple world championship medallist Mohamed Hammadi eyes gold in the 200m T34.
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Records fall on opening day of IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships
Two Asian records were broken in Dubai, UAE, on the first day of competition at the 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships
Me and my coach: Ireland’s Michael McKillop and his father Paddy
The Irish middle distance runner and his dad talk about the working relationship that has resulted in medal success at all levels.
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2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships kick off in Dubai
The first ever IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships were officially opened on Sunday 6 March in Dubai, UAE, as fireworks lit up the night sky overlooking the picturesque Dubai marina.
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Off the beaten track: Germany’s Markus Rehm
The long jumper who holds the Paralympic, world and European titles, as well as the world record, talks about jumping off a 10m diving board for German TV show.
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Monthly preview: March 2016
World Championships in track cycling and boccia headline this month in para-sport.
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My best and worst moments: Great Britain’s Aled Davies
The British discus and shot put world champion recalls the highs and lows of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014.
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Nominees for 2016 Laureus World Sports Awards announced
Six para-athletes are up for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category.
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Training Tuesday with Australia’s Angie Ballard
The T53 racer set new world records over 400m and 800m in 2015 and is targeting her first Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.
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Month in review: February 2016
The month was packed with winter sports, including two World Championships.