PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Mexico City 2017: meat warning for competitors
Contaminated meat could lead to positive doping tests at World Championships.
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PyeongChang 2018 sites taking shape
Paralympic Nordic skiing and biathlon venues given the go ahead
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Paralympic Opening Ceremony nominated for top award
Rio 2016 opener among seven contenders for prestigious brand accolade.
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Para Athletics Explained: Keeping the wheels in motion
Team behind repairing and maintaining equipment at London 2017 tell us to 'expect the unexpected'.
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World Refugee Day: Changing lives through Para sport
Dozens of refugees inspired by Agitos Foundation programme in Greece.
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Sir Philip Craven opens Luxembourg National Para Sports Centre
IPC President attends ceremony in Luxembourg City as guest of Grand Duke.
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5 Facts About...Martina Caironi
The lowdown on Italy's multiple Paralympic and world champion ahead of London 2017.
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Machens delights on home dance floor
German wins at Mainhatten Cup while Poland dominate couples competition.
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First training camp held for swimming officials ahead of Mexico 2017
39 participants from nine countries trained at first ever Spanish-language camp
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Best of British: Paul Blake
800m T36 champion on his new sprint challenge at London 2017.
Alpine skiing and snowboard appoint new STC members
USA's Petersen promoted to Chairperson after four years as deputy
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France want podium at wheelchair rugby Euros
Jonathan Hivernat is optimistic for his team ahead of the European Championship.
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Argentina announce athletics team for Nottwil 2017
Double Youth Parapan champion leads squad for Junior Worlds.
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5 Facts About....Michael Brannigan
What you need to know about US Paralympic and world 1,500m T20 champion ahead of London 2017.
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Berlin Grand Prix breaks more records
Brazilian Andre Rocha claims two world records at final Para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.
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Polianskyi powers to Poznan win
Reigning Paralympic champion wins at World Cup as rowers continue to test new distance.
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Yui Kamiji wins eighth successive title of 2017
World No.1 extends wheelchair tennis unbeaten run to 28 matches after winning Toyota Open International.
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Lima 2019 mascot contenders revealed
Voting now open to decide symbol of Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.
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London Calling: Leinier Savon
Cuban sprinter ready to defend world titles at London 2017.
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Bruna Costa Alexandre named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Table tennis player helped Brazil to gold at World Championships.