PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Blog: My intern experience with the IPC
Former Dutch Para swimmer shares about his six months as a marketing intern
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Classification research grant recipients announced
Seven federations will receive support to develop their classification systems
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France to host three major INAS Championships in 2018
Athletes with intellectual impairment to compete in athletics, cycling and tennis
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Silvio Velo named December Allianz Athlete of the Month
Blind footballer helped Argentina defeat rivals Brazil at Americas Championship
Nominees for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards announced
World champions up for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category
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South Korea powering towards PyeongChang
Worlds bronze medallists win friendly tournament in Nagano
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PyeongChang 2018 Sport Weeks: Biathlon Ones to Watch
Paralympic and world champions make up list of candidates for Winter Games
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PyeongChang 2018 Sport Week: Introduction to biathlon
Competitions open to athletes with both physical and visual impairment
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IPC Media Advisory: Russia suspension
The IPC to provide an update on the Russian Paralympic Committee’s suspension
Yu growing in confidence ahead of home Paralympics
South Korean Para ice hockey goalkeeper ready for medal glory at PyeongChang 2018
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Dimitri Coutya targets season-opening win
Great Britain’s new double wheelchair fencing world champion hoping to continue 2017 form
Carina Edlinger’s champion spirit to shine bright at Oberried World Cup
Last year’s breakthrough cross-country star overcoming health problems to compete
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Shingo Kunieda wins Sydney Super Series
Japan’s 20-time Grand Slam champion claims first title of the season
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Golden tie on opening day in Veysonnaz
Taiki Morii and Jesper Pedersen split giant slalom prize at fourth World Cup
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Top candidates for 2018 Sitting Volleyball Worlds
Six months to go until competition kicks off in the Netherlands
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Tokyo 2020 to host Japan House at PyeongChang 2018
Spectators, media and more invited to visit during Paralympic Winter Games
Jeroen Kampschreur targets first World Cup win of the season
Giant slalom races to kick off fourth Para alpine World Cup in Veysonnaz
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New Zealand Para Cycling Team for 2018 Track Worlds announced
Paralympic medallists headline the nine-strong delegation for Brazil
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PyeongChang 2018 Sport Week: Classification in alpine skiing
Skiers are separated into standing, sitting and vision impaired categories for competition
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Danish RaceRunning pioneers honoured
Mansoor Siddiqi and Connie Hansen awarded prestigious national prize