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Top Asian couples take on Starlight Open
The competition in Hong Kong will be the final test for many before the 2017 World Championships.
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Kazakhstan stages Judo Grand Prix and training camp
Athletes from six countries take part in the event, from 6-10 September.
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Worldwide education in Para sport grows
Thailand and Chile latest countries to host training courses
Stephanie Jallen: 3 reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Where else can you watch a skier fly down a mountain in high speed on one leg?
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Rio 2016 1 year on: Sun Gang’s mixed emotions
Chinese wheelchair fencer reflects on Paralympic success
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Mexico City 2017: Majid Farzin ready to set new world record
Iranian powerlifter taking inspiration from teammate Siamand Rahman
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Sportissimo become official supplier of World Para Athletics
Italian company has signed agreement until at least the end of 2018
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Para Triathlon Worlds take over Rotterdam
Paralympic medallists go head-to-head for first time since Rio 2016
![Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway](/sites/default/files/images/150313124055304_478601107.jpg)
Nils-Erik Ulset’s reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Norwegian Nordic skier believes next year’s Paralympics will be unique Winter Games
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Fighters look forward to Para taekwondo debut
Tokyo 2020 will be first Paralympic Games for the sport
Lima 2019: Athletes' Village construction process begins
IPC President Andrew Parsons attends symbolic ceremony in Peruvian capital city
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Mexico City 2017: Bethany Firth out of Worlds with ankle injury
British Paralympic champion withdraws from S14 class
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New IPC President congratulates Paris 2024 and LA 2028
Andrew Parsons is attending the 131st IOC session in Lima, Peru
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Paris 2024: Committed to change
French capital makes accessibility top priority after being awarded Paralympics
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LA 2028: ‘Perfect match’ for Paralympics
3-time Olympics host becomes Paralympics city for first time
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Diego Meneses named Americas 'Athlete of the Month'
Colombia's three-time Para athletics junior world champion chosen by public
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Momoko Dekijima’s reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Japanese Nordic skier on why Paralympic Winter Games are not to be missed
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Brazil organises first international Para snowboard event
Eight athletes compete in Chilean city of Corralco
Jetze Plat targeting historic treble
Dutch Para triathlete wants world title to add to Para cycling double
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Sophie Christiansen: I came close to retiring
Multi-Paralympic and European equestrian champion ready to return after post-Rio 2016 break