PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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#SupportTheBest: INAS to hold charity dinner, auction
Money raised will go toward supporting the best athletes with an intellectual impairment
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New direction for Australian Para powerlifting
The sport will now be under the National Federation, giving it more focus and sustainability
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Mexico City 2017: Hiroshi Miura hoping to improve ahead of Tokyo 2020
Japanese powerlifter expects World Championships to grow the sport
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Mexico City 2017: Sarah Louise Rung ready to defend world titles
Norwegian swimmer will be one to look out for at World Championships
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Top Asian couples take on Starlight Open
The competition in Hong Kong will be the final test for many before the 2017 World Championships.
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Kazakhstan stages Judo Grand Prix and training camp
Athletes from six countries take part in the event, from 6-10 September.
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Worldwide education in Para sport grows
Thailand and Chile latest countries to host training courses
Stephanie Jallen: 3 reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Where else can you watch a skier fly down a mountain in high speed on one leg?
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Rio 2016 1 year on: Sun Gang’s mixed emotions
Chinese wheelchair fencer reflects on Paralympic success
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Mexico City 2017: Majid Farzin ready to set new world record
Iranian powerlifter taking inspiration from teammate Siamand Rahman
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Sportissimo become official supplier of World Para Athletics
Italian company has signed agreement until at least the end of 2018
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Para Triathlon Worlds take over Rotterdam
Paralympic medallists go head-to-head for first time since Rio 2016
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Nils-Erik Ulset’s reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018
Norwegian Nordic skier believes next year’s Paralympics will be unique Winter Games
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Fighters look forward to Para taekwondo debut
Tokyo 2020 will be first Paralympic Games for the sport
Lima 2019: Athletes' Village construction process begins
IPC President Andrew Parsons attends symbolic ceremony in Peruvian capital city
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Mexico City 2017: Bethany Firth out of Worlds with ankle injury
British Paralympic champion withdraws from S14 class
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New IPC President congratulates Paris 2024 and LA 2028
Andrew Parsons is attending the 131st IOC session in Lima, Peru
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Paris 2024: Committed to change
French capital makes accessibility top priority after being awarded Paralympics
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LA 2028: ‘Perfect match’ for Paralympics
3-time Olympics host becomes Paralympics city for first time
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Diego Meneses named Americas 'Athlete of the Month'
Colombia's three-time Para athletics junior world champion chosen by public