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Canada and USA Triumph in World Sledge Hockey Challenge Openers
Host nation Canada downs Japan, 8-0, and USA defeats Norway, 5-1.
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Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Emblem Unveiled to the World
Emblem launch coincides with Christmas tree lighting in heart of the city.
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Brazil’s President Welcomes Home Parapans Champions
The Brazilian delegation won 197 medals, including 81 golds, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
![Marie Bochet competing at the Vancouver Games](/sites/default/files/images/120116113415201_Marie%2BBochet_Credit%2BGetty.jpg)
France’s Bochet Admits Rivalries can be Difficult
Marie Bochet discusses her competition, Germany's Andrea Rothfuss.
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World Sledge Hockey Challenge: Host Canada Could be One to Beat
In four-team tournament, many are picking April's winner as the ones to beat once again.
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David Beckham Draws Attention to Football 5-a-Side
Former England captain and current Sainsbury's Paralympic Games Ambassador has a traning session with Great Britain team.
![Noritaka Ito and Taylor Chace battling for the puck.](/sites/default/files/images/120117100433069_97900531_10.jpg)
World Sledge Hockey Challenge: Team USA Full of Youth and Heart
The average age of Team USA at this weekend’s competition will be just 23.
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Recapping the Parapans: Sport-by-Sport Roundup
Nine world records were broken and Brazil finished atop the medal standings in Guadalajara.
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USA Full of Youth and Heart
The average age of Team USA at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge will be just 23.
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World Sledge Hockey Challenge: Japan Deemed 2011 Underdog
Nearly two years after winning a surprise silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Japan’s Ice Sledge Hockey team is still trying to ride off that momentum.
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Oscar Pistorius Latest Ambassador for International Inspiration Programme
Multi Paralympic and World Champion joins London 2012's legacy initiative.
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World Sledge Hockey Challenge: Japan Deemed 2011 Underdog
Nearly two years after winning a surprise silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Japan’s Ice Sledge Hockey team is still trying to ride off that momentum.
![Vasili Shaptsiaboi on the podium](/sites/default/files/images/120119102948680_97745728_10.jpg)
Belarus’ Shaptsiaboi has Ambitions for London and Sochi
Vasili Shaptsiaboi is showing his strength on both the track and on the snow.
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Russia Feels Gold Rush at Judo European Championships
The Russian delegation took home four gold medals from the competition in Great Britain.