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Takahashi’s hopes rest on PyeongChang 2018 qualifier
Kazuhiro Takahashi says that the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games could be his last, and will do anything to reach South Korea.

Webborn elected Chair of British Paralympic Association
Nick Webborn will take over Tim Reddish who is coming to the end of his two-term tenure.
IPC President meets South Korea’s acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn
The two met in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Ukraine, Egypt do podium double at powerlifting World Cup
One of Italy’s first Paralympic powerlifters Martina Barbierato also claimed a medal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Canada, Norway take wins on the ice in Torino
Norway beat Italy at home at the International Para Ice Hockey Tournament on Monday (27 February).

The reasons behind Team USA’s success
Since 1992, the USA has always finished in the top five of the cycling medals table at the Paralympic Games.

Ten world champions under threat at London 2017
Ahead of July’s World Para Athletics Championships, here are 10 athletes who will do well to retain their gold medals this summer.

Nations officially invited to PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
Around 45 countries are expected to compete in the Games which will take place between 9-18 March 2018.

Lima 2019 Athletes Village construction starts
The construction of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Village began on 24 February in the district of Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru.

Exhibition in Kazakhstan features Paralympians
An exhibition was opened in Almaty that highlights some of the nation’s Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.

Three reasons why Benjamin Daviet loves skiing
The French biathlon and cross-country skiing world champion has always found a way to spend time on the slopes.
Para sport in review: February 2017
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during February.
Alaryani takes home win at shooting World Cup
Great Britain’s Ryan Cockbill also beat Ukraine’s Paralympic champion Vasyl Kovalchuk for gold to conclude competition in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Countries share the spoils on opening day of World Cup
Five different countries all won gold in Dubai on the first day of competition at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Canada’s Harnock, Jewells, Lancia, McLachlan retire
The wheelchair basketball Paralympic and world champions decided it was time to hang up their jerseys.

Dong Ha Lee hopes to impress home fans at Worlds
South Korea’s wheelchair curler seeks to get closer to his PyeongChang 2018 dream.

Cali, Colombia, to host 2017 Americas Cup
The regional wheelchair basketball competition will take place from 2-12 August 2017.

Shelby and Nemati, best Para archers of the year
The Paralympic champions received the award by World Archery at a gala held in Las Vegas, USA, on 10 February.

Watanabe secures home win in Tokyo marathon
The Japanese racer finished ahead of Marcel Hug whilst the USA’s Amanda McGrory won the women’s race.
Three reasons to follow Dubai powerlifting World Cup
The competition opens the 2017 season on 27 February and will be shown live at worldparapowerlifting.org.