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Dragons removed from Wheelchair Challenge Cup by RFL
Wheelchair Challenge Cup holders Catalans Dragons are removed from this year's competition by organisers following England v France dispute.
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Hall 'starting from scratch' as London awaits
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Special Olympics: The World in Turin. Video, 00:25:55
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31 March
The Special Olympian chasing records at London Marathon. Video, 00:03:02
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Disability Sport
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Russian Paralympian stripped of Sochi medals for doping
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27 March
A small, great revolution: Samuele and Michal take to the slopes. Video, 00:03:33
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Disability Sport
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28 March
Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games
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25 March
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Why do Team GB and ParalympicsGB run separately?
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Paris: Grassroots to Glory

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Super Movers for Every Body

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The former Mr England hoping to make Paralympics. Video, 00:01:45
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Special Olympics: Five Days in Folgaria. Video, 00:25:55
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