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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Inspired by Dirceu Pinto, Felipe seeks boccia gold
Brazil´s Edmundo Felipe aims to win gold at his first international event, motivated by the success of his compatriot and four-time boccia Paralympic champion Dirceu Pinto.
Hundreds of athletes benefit from Proud Paralympian
Youngsters competing at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games took part in the first two days of the IPC´s athlete educational programme.
Chaffey overcomes crash to win in Davenport
The five-time Australian world champion won his first race since competing at Rio 2016.
Australia to celebrate first Paralympic Winter gold
On 25 March, the APC will honour Michael Milton, who began Australia’s Winter Games success.
WWCCh2017: Five things we learned
Here are some takeaways from the World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2017 ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
Three world records fall at Dubai Grand Prix
The opening day of competition at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix saw two records set in the field and one on the track.
Youth Parapan American Games open in Sao Paulo
The Opening Ceremony of the fourth Youth Parapan American Games took place in Sao Paulo on Monday (20 March). The event will run until 25 March.
Sao Paulo 2017 Opening Ceremony speech by Jose Luis Campo
The Youth Parapans opened on 20 March and will run until 25 March.
Paralympic champion Anne Dunham retires
The 68-year-old Para equestrian rider closes her career with 19 Paralympic titles over five Games.
Koblenz to hold draw for IWRF 2017 European Championship
The draw for this summer’s competition will take place on Monday 20 March and streamed live on Facebook.
Five Youth Parapan graduates who became Paralympians
Check out five athletes who started their careers at the Youth Parapan American Games and later starred at the Paralympic Games.
Argentina-Brazil to kick off football 5 at Sao Paulo 2017
The super derby will kick start competition at the Youth Parapan American Games will start on 21 March and run until 24 March in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Brazil goalball seeks double gold in Sao Paulo
Both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to top the podium at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.
Camila Haase excited to compete at Sao Paulo 2017
The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.
Holiday Hotspot with Italy’s Martina Caironi
The two-time Paralympic champion reveals her favourite holiday destination and two items she cannot live without.
Edlinger claims World Cup title in Sapporo
The Austrian skier secured the women’s visually impaired title with guide brother Julian Josef in Sapporo, Japan.
Jose Luis Campo re-elected Americas Paralympic Committee President
Eduardo Montenegro of Cuba was voted Vice-president for a second consecutive term; USA's Julie O´Neill, Ecuador's Bayron Lopez and Colombia's Pedro Mejia are the new three Members.
Faces of the Future: Colombia’s Angelica Bernal
Despite her youth, Colombia’s two-time Paralympian has the necessary experience to shine at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Five reasons to be interested: Dubai Grand Prix
Here’s why you should be excited for the first Grand Prix of the season which starts on Monday (20 March).
My toughest opponent by South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
In a new series, top Para athletes talk about their toughest opponent.