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Andrea Eskau excited about competing at home Worlds
The German will be a strong candidate for gold in the women´s sitting events Finsterau, from 10-19 February.
![Japanese Nordic skier Kazuto Takamura](/sites/default/files/images/170210082844348_Takamura_0.jpg)
Takamura´s goals for Worlds go beyond the tracks
The Japanese Nordic skier, also an acupuncture professor, hopes his performance in Finsterau can inspire his students to strive for their best.
Bye ‘hungry for more’ as Nordic Worlds near
Having been pleased with his season so far, the young Norwegian is hoping to make a step up in Finsterau, Germany.
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Malmo Open to feature six top European teams
The goalball competition will take place in Malmo, Sweden, between 11-12 February.
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Gustavo Fernandez chosen Americas ´Athlete of the Month´
Argentina´s wheelchair tennis player sealed the singles and doubles titles at the Melbourne Open and followed that up with a singles title at the Australian Open.
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Paralympic Order presented to former IOC President Rogge
He was presented the award by IPC President Sir Philip Craven.
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Two weeks to go until deadline for 2017 IPC Scientific Award
The winner of the award will give a keynote address at September’s VISTA conference in Toronto, Canada.
![Finnish sit-skier Sini Pyy](/sites/default/files/images/170210094734073_Sini.jpg)
Finland’s Pyy speaks of her ambition, power of sport
The Nordic sit-skier and politics student thinks athletes can bring positivity to the world as she prepares for the World Championships.
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World’s best Para Nordic skiers gather for Worlds
The World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, the last major event before PyeongChang 2018, will take place from 10-19 February.
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Throwback Thursdays: Mexico´s Dora Garcia
The Mexican track and field athlete recalls her Paralympic performance at Arnhem 1980, where she sealed gold in the women´s 4x60m 2-5.
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Inspection of PyeongChang 2018 Nordic venue concludes
The Race Director for the Paralympic Winter Games visited the Alpensia Biathlon Centre ahead of March’s Test Event.
![Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway](/sites/default/files/images/150313124055304_478601107.jpg)
Norway’s Ulset heads to Worlds in prime form
The Para Nordic skier is looking to build on a strong start to the season in order to claim medals at the 2017 World Championships in Finsterau, Germany.
Three reasons why Andrea Eskau loves skiing
Germany´s Nordic skiing Paralympic champion is hoping to top the podium at her home World Championships in Finsterau, from 10-19 February.
Invitation for the 2017 World Rowing Indoor Sprints
The second edition of this competition will be held from 10-12 March and will include Para rowing events for men and women.
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What’s in my Kitbag? The USA’s David Blair
The Paralympic champion and world record holder in discus F44 reveals a surprise in his kitbag.
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Rio 2016, a stepping stone for Pinto and Brazil
The sitting volleyball player aims to build on the momentum gained from his country´s performances at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
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Wang Zhoubin to retire after 2017 ASEAN Para Games
The Chinese football 5-a-side Paralympic silver medalist said he plans to conclude his career by the end of the year.
Kampschreur receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for January
The 17-year-old Dutch sit skier won three world titles on his World Championships debut in Tarvisio, Italy.
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Registration open for 2017 Paralympic Schools Week
The event, organised by the Canadian Paralympic Committee, promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for all Canadians through Para sports.
Kurka prepares for PyeongChang with gold in his pocket
The US sit skier left the 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing with downhill gold, allowing him to look towards the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games with confidence.