PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Australians to spearhead SKUD18 at World Championships
Defending Paralympic champions Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesel Tesch are the favourites on home waters.
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Soloviova back on top at powerlifting Euros
The Ukrainian double Paralympic champion from Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 reclaimed her position on the top of the podium in Eger, Hungary.
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No. 37 Nemati secures both Olympic, Paralympic spots for Iran
The Iranian archer went above and beyond by securing Olympic and Paralympic qualification slots for her country.
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APSO created following General Assembly
The Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations aims to unite, promote, and support IFs governing sports in the Paralympic Programme.
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Hu breaks 100kg barrier at powerlifting European Open
Turkey's world and Paralympic champion Nazmiye Muratli also retained her European title in Eger, Hungary.
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No. 38 Reynolds, Swoboda make splash in para-canoe
A new champion emerges in the women’s 200m KL3, while Swoboda still reigns in the men’s 200m KL2.
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Training Tuesdays: Ali Jawad
Great Britain’s powerlifting world champion reveals training plan ahead of European Open, which gets underway in Eger, Hungary, on Wednesday.
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Kroeger leads 2.4mR fleet heading to Para World Sailing Champs
Defending world champion Heiko Kroeger is the favourite in 2.4mR event, which will be one of the biggest fleets in Worlds history.
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South Korea trains national technical officials
Officials also visited the Jeongseon and Youngpyong Alpine Centres for the second official visit to venues for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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French sonar seek three-peat
Bruno Jourden, Eric Flageul and Nicolas Vimont-Vicary are going for their third world title in Melbourne, Australia, and hopefully a shot at Paralympic gold.
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Reid says winning NEC Masters ‘would mean a lot’
The Great British wheelchair tennis star is among the top-eight men’s singles players to compete for the title.
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No. 39 #ProudParalympian launches education pilot
Supported by the IPC’s development arm, the Agitos Foundation, athletes were offered workshops in Paralympic history and media skills, amongst others.
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Biggest-ever powerlifting Euros to get underway
More than 230 athletes from 44 countries are in Eger, Hungary, to begin the third regional Championships of 2015 which also acts as Paralympic ranking competition.
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Tyumen natives to ski at Nordic skiing World Cup
Around 60 athletes from seven countries have also confirmed their participation in the opening cross-country and biathlon World Cup of 2015.
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WADA appoints Niggli as Director General
Olivier Niggli will succeed David Howman, who has been at the helm for 13 years.
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Sky Sports name Sophie Hahn Sportswoman of Month
The British athlete’s performance at Doha 2015 helped her garner the recognition.
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INAS sets Global ID Sport Week
Building off Global ID Sport Day, this event will expand its reach and will be held June 2016.
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No. 40 Russia, Ukraine battle for football-7 title
The world title came down to the last five minutes, with Russia winning 1-0.
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No. 41 Russia wins wheelchair curling world title
Russia won their second world title in three years, signifying a growth of the sport in the country.
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Three questions for: The USA’s Brody Roybal
With the first games of the international ice sledge hockey season approaching, the US forward answers three questions about the sport.