PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Benoit Huot excited for Mexico City 2017
Canada’s Paralympic swimming champion will compete at seventh Worlds in September.
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Stefan Daniel to step up Worlds preparation in Magog
Rio 2016 silver medallist hoping to go beyond Para triathlon success.
![a para cyclist rides around the track](/sites/default/files/images/170714140856009_Diego%2BDuenas_0.jpg)
Colombia’s high hopes for Para cycling future
Paralympic medallists want to build on strong Rio 2016 performance.
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Pedro de Vinatea’s Paralympic dream
Peruvian Para badminton player aiming for Games debut at Tokyo 2020.
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London 2017: Pre-event press conference
IPC President and Organising Committee Co-chair speak ahead of opening session.
![IPC President Sir Philip Craven](/sites/default/files/images/170522153507520_Sir%2BPhilip.jpg)
London 2017: Opening speech by Sir Philip Craven
IPC President highlights how London 2017 is a direct legacy of London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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London 2017: Day 1 Preview
Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft aims to win first gold of 2017 World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017: Opening speech by Ed Warner
Co-Chair of London 2017 Organising Committee welcomed athletes and spectators to "the greatest city in the world".
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Beijing 2022 confirm first official partner
Bank of China to support Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2022.
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London 2017: Speech by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
The Mayor speaks of his pride at the British capital staging the World Para Athletics Championships.
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#APCTop20 - No.19: Sao Paulo 2017
Biggest ever Youth Parapan American Games makes Americas top 20 moments.
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London 2017: Day 1 athlete reaction
Flashquotes from first night of World Para Athletics Championships.
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GB Judo announce team for 2017 Euros
Rio 2016 Paralympians lead judokas for home Championships.
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London 2017: Hannah Cockroft smashes world record for gold
British T34 racer one of eight gold medallists on opening night of World Para Athletics Championships.
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Kei Nishikori talks wheelchair tennis
Japan competing in men’s wheelchair singles at Wimbledon for first time.
![a wheelchair basketballer goes for a shot](/sites/default/files/images/170713132004248_Annika%2BZeyen.jpg)
Annika Zeyen trades basketball for athletics
Paralympic champion makes World Championship debut at London 2017.
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Malle 2017: 10 things to know
The lowdown on World Para Dance Sport Championships with 100 days to go.
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London 2017: McFadden and van Rhijn raring to go
Title contenders speaking ahead of World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017: Hug, Rehm and Greaves speak
Medal contenders ready for World Para Athletics Championships.
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London 2017: Wallace, Smyth and Peacock excited
Sprinters speak ahead of World Para Athletics Championships.