Para sport & Paralympic News
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Mexican lifters excited for Mexico City 2015 17.04.2015 Four Paralympic and Worlds medallists will form part of a team of 36 powerlifters competing at home in the Americas Open from 26-29 April.
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Canada’s Ferguson not focusing on Rio 2016 just yet 15.04.2015 The veteran wheelchair basketball player is first hoping to qualify for next year’s Paralympics with success at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
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Swedish Paralympic Committee announces candidate list for Rio 2016 15.04.2015 The list features athletes who could make next year’s Paralympic Games and will be updated as the event gets closer.
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Pan American countries see increase in para-canoe participation 14.04.2015 According to COPAC’s Leonardo Maiola the sport is enjoying growth ahead of its debut at Rio 2016.
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New edition of The Paralympian out now! 13.04.2015 How the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics sports were chosen is the main feature of the first edition of 2015.
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Four German youngsters set their sights on Glasgow 2015 12.04.2015 Four young German talents want to qualify for Glasgow 2015 on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympics
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NPC Portugal appoints Oliveira as Chef de Mission for Rio 2016 03.04.2015 The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
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Australia to benefit from significant broadcast coverage of Rio 2016 Paralympics 25.03.2015 Seven signs all-encompassing agreement for rights across all media platforms including 14 hours a day of live coverage.
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Rio 2016 reveals calendar for 44 Olympic and Paralympic test events 24.03.2015 Events will allow organisers to test operations and fine tune preparations for the 2016 Games
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Brazil's 7-a-side footballers tell rivals: "We're ready to win gold at Rio 2016" 23.03.2015 Seven-a-side team say they have the skill and flair to overcome Russia and Ukraine, who have dominated the sport in recent years
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Ugandan para-rowers aim for Rio 20.03.2015 In a land of breathtaking beauty at the heart of the African continent, para-rowing is bringing new opportunities and a Paralympic challenge to Ugandans living with a disability.
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Kazimirowski appointed Belgium’s Chef de Mission for Rio 2016 20.03.2015 The Belgium Paralympic Committee’s new Sport and NPC Manager previously worked in climbing and mountaineering.
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Brazilian football 7-a-side internationals to show off their skills on Copacabana Beach 20.03.2015 Members of the national team will show off their skills and invite the public to join in on Saturday (21 March)
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Preparations for Rio continue at UK Paralympic Sport Science and Sport Medicine Conference 20.03.2015 Conference was attended by 200 specialists and practitioners including IPC President Sir Philip Craven
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Lucas aims to create history at Rio 2016 19.03.2015 The British Paralympic champion from London 2012 is hoping to become the first sailor to retain her title.
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Megan Blunk balances life as a two-sport athlete looking towards Rio 18.03.2015 The US athlete could be a medal contender in para-canoe and has hopes to make the wheelchair basketball team.
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Training Tuesdays: Cristina Menezes 17.03.2015 Brazilian powerlifter reveals her regimen in preparation for Rio 2016
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Barra Blue Beach Point will host German House during Rio 2016 16.03.2015 The home of the German Olympic and Paralympic teams provides a place for athletes to meet with family, sponsors, politicians and journalists.
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Rio 2016 will inspire new generation of Paralympic stars, says Chantal Petitclerc 12.03.2015 Legendary Canadian wheelchair racer, who won 14 gold medals at five Games, and says event will leave extensive legacy to host nation.
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BISFed visit Rio ahead of 2016 Paralympic Games 11.03.2015 Boccia’s world governing board impressed by preparations for next year’s event.