PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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McKenzie Coan excited for competing on home soil
Whilst preparing for the fourth World Series on home soil in Indianapolis, from 9-11 June, the US swimmer eyes Mexico 2017 success.
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World Para Athletics education courses take place in Beijing, China
The courses aim to advance Para athletics and classification in Asia ahead of Tokyo 2020.
![Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain celebrates the victory in the Women's 400m T34 final at Olympic Stadium on day 7 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/160916093634856_GettyImages-605732602_0.jpg)
Eight world and 22 regional records fall in Arbon
On one of the fastest tracks in the world for wheelchair racing, athletes produced some sensational times.
![Great Briatin's Stef Reid in action in the women's long jump T44 at Rio 2016.](/sites/default/files/images/170526063522637_GettyImages-601085568.jpg)
Reid hopes Nottwil can be springboard to London 2017 gold
The Paralympic long jump silver medallist aims to win her first world title in July.
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Under graduate Clara Klug plans for PyeongChang
The German Nordic skier is balancing university, different guides and expectations on the path to PyeongChang 2018.
![Malaysia's Mohamad Ridzuan Puzi reacts after victory in the men's 100m T36 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170526065240290_GettyImages-602220678.jpg)
Preview: Paris World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Around 250 athletes from 35 countries will compete in the French capital between 30-31 May.
![Kereyn Smith, CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Alistair Davis, CEO of Toyota New Zealand and Fiona Allan, CEO of Paralympics New Zealand.](/sites/default/files/images/170526071213772_Toyota%2BNZ.jpg)
Toyota New Zealand to fly Paralympic flag for sustainable mobility
The IPC worldwide partner has announced a partnership with Paralympic New Zealand.
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World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2017 World Para Swimming and 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships now open
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Paralympian John Fulham named NPC Ireland President
The four-time Paralympic wheelchair racer has begun his four-year term.
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Ecuador launches development programme
The South American country implemented the project ‘Talento Latino’ to identify young aspiring Para athletes from the Muisne and Portoviejo cantons.
![Chile - Chilean Ministry of Sports - Pablo Squella](/sites/default/files/images/170524131851768_Chile.jpg)
Chilean Ministry of Sports to invest in Para sports
More than a million Euros to go towards indoor and outdoor faciilties
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Four things to do in Berck
With one year to go until the European Open Para Powerlifting Championships, here are four reasons why you should visit the French commune.
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Gi-Seong Jo savours break from pool
After a successful Paralympic debut, the South Korean is focusing on his studies and time with friends.
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Sport forum for World Para Alpine Skiing and World Para Snowboard concludes
More than 80 delegates from 35 countries had the opportunity to have their say on the future of both sports.
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Mark Arendz looks back on successful season
The Canadian Nordic skier won two world titles in February after making a number of changes to set-up.
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Throwback Thursday: Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento
A pulled hamstring did not stop the Brazilian sprinter from finishing the men’s 100m T46 race at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Amalia Perez talks retirement, lead-up to Tokyo 2020
Mexico’s three-time Paralympic gold medallist gives an insight into her plans ahead of her fifth Paralympic Games.
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What you need to know about Berck Sur Mer 2018
The third European Open Para Powerlifting Championships since 2013 will attract 250 athletes from 40 countries from 25-30 May 2018.
![Sol Rojas - Venezuela - Athletics](/sites/default/files/images/170524140003228_Sol%2BRojas.jpg)
Sol Perez dreams of competing at London 2017
Venezuela’s Rio 2016 athletics silver medallist is hoping to qualify for her first World Championships, this year.
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“I’m still the guy to beat,” claims Browne ahead of London 2017
The 100m and 200m T44 world record holder is aiming to retain his world titles this July.