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No. 34 Magic moments in Para archery
Every day at the Sambodromo during Rio 2016 featured a new plot twist from podium sweeps, to Paralympic history to marriage proposals.
![No. 35 Dutch-British equestrian rivalry](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/ydDpLFmUNqyRAHTNZf_Z9gAu99sSGeYiAdua4Be3ELo.jpg?itok=T3yBw5P_)
No.35: Dutch-British equestrian rivalry
Great Britain lost to the Dutch riders at last year’s Europeans but bounced back to top the sport’s medals table at the Rio Paralympics.
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Tomakomai 2016: Japan team preview
What you need to know about the host nation ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
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Lexi Shifflet says gold ‘hasn’t sunk in yet’
The US sitting volleyball setter reflects on winning gold in her Paralympic debut.
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Tomakomai 2016: Great Britain team preview
What you need to know about Great Britain ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
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Daniel Dias recalls best memories from Parapan Ams
Brazil’s swimming multi-Paralympic champion says the Parapan American Games helped him make a name for himself, with 1000 days to go until Lima 2019.
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No. 36 Pamela Relph makes rowing history
The Great Britain athlete became the first rower to win two Paralympic gold medals.
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Saad Rafi talks importance of organising Parapan Ams
With 1,000 days to go until Lima 2019, Toronto 2015 CEO gives his opinion on how to deliver successful Parapan American Games.
![Omara Durand winning gold in Rio](/sites/default/files/images/160912163024505_Omara%2BDurand.jpg)
How the Parapan Ams helped shape Durand’s career
The Cuban sprinter reflects on the impact the Parapan American Games have had on different stages of her career, with 1,000 days to go until Lima 2019.
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Swiss Paralympic extends partnership with Coop
The partnership agreement with the Swiss supermarket chain has been extended until 2019.
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Brad Scott announces his retirement
Australia’s three-time athletics Paralympic medallist will devote himself fully to his studies in primary education at Edith Cowan University.
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Para Sport Sweden extends agreement with major partners
Hotel chain Scandic extended its collaboration agreement with Para Sport Sweden for four years, whilst travel agency Grand Travel Group signed a two-year extension.
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No.37: Ukraine take last-chance Paralympic gold
The football 7-a-side world No.1 team won a third Paralympic title.
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Three reasons why Andy Soule loves Nordic skiing
One of the USA’s best Para Nordic skiers has three simple reasons why he loves the sport.
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Tomakomai 2016: Slovakia team preview
What you need to know about Slovakia ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
![Ice sledge hockey players in action on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150427220102696_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0081.jpg)
Nations set for 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds B-Pool
The Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will battle to keep their Paralympic dreams alive.
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Lima 2019: what you need to know
The sixth Parapan American Games will kick off in exactly 1,000 days in the Peruvian capital city.
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No. 38 Para sport reaches new heights in New Zealand
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe and sprinter Liam Malone were amongst the 12 medallists who grabbed the headlines.
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Tomakomai 2016: Czech Republic team preview
What you need to know about the Czech Republic ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
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Athletes with high support needs - get in touch
The International Paralympic Committee wants to hear the views of athletes and support staff with experience of competitions.