PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Gold Coast 2018: Nigeria target powerlifting sweep
Thirty-three athletes from 11 countries are set to compete on 10 April
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With podiums come pressure for Vasyl Kovalchuk
Paralympic champion knows consistent medal finishes mean high expectations
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Gold Coast 2018: Triple triumph for Australia in the pool
Hosts win three out of four golds over the weekend as home fans celebrate
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Brian McKeever named March’s Allianz Male Athlete of the Month
Canadian is most successful cross-country skier in Paralympic history
Grand Prix a ‘dress rehearsal’ for Oleksii Denysiuk
Paralympic medallist will compete in Poland ahead of 2018 Worlds
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Gold Coast 2018: Hollie Arnold on top of the world
Welsh thrower breaks record to take javelin F46 gold
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Vote now for Allianz Best Female of the Month
Five athletes shortlisted for performances at PyeongChang 2018
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Final wheelchair rugby Worlds spots claimed
Ireland head last four countries to qualify after winning Nottwil tournament
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PyeongChang 2018: My Games Experience - The volunteer
Paralympic Winter Games is a life-changing experience for many
Madrid 2018: 4 things to know about Russia
European champions looking to win their first world title
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Gold Coast 2018: England display Para triathlon power
Townsend and Jones complete clean sweep of inaugural Commonwealth races
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Gold Coast 2018: Games record and gold for Olivia Breen
Welsh athlete claims Commonwealth title on opening day of Para athletics
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Gold Coast 2018: Double delight for Sophie Thornhill
England Para cyclist and pilot Helen Scott claim both Commonwealth Games titles
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Gold Coast 2018: Working holiday for Isis Holt
Schoolgirl targets first Commonwealth title while on vacation
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Gold Coast 2018: Wait almost over for Para athletics
Biggest Commonwealth Games medal programme yet starts on Sunday
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Dublin 2018: Last chance to become a volunteer!
Swimming Euros need 500 people to help across nine specialist areas
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Who should be Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’? | 7
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympians make up the six-athlete shortlist
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Angola hosts African Para sport meeting
APC and AUC plan series of projects to promote sport and social inclusion
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Inclusive education boost from World Academy of Sport
New teacher training centre will partner with IPC Academy
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Brazil announce team for Judo World Cup
Rio 2016 Paralympic medallists make up the six-strong delegation