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RDA is ‘example of excellence’ says Sport England's CEO
The Chief Executive of Sport England, Jennie Price, has acknowledged the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) as an ‘example of excellence in disability sport’.
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Report on Special Olympics European Tennis Tournament (Disability)
British players won three gold medals, two silvers medals and three bronze medals between them at the Special Olympics European Tennis Tournament hosted by Special Olympics Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Federation of Tennis in 14- 18 November.
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Study shows sport improves quality of life of disabled players
A unique study into wheelchair tennis in developing countries has highlighted the role sport plays in improving players’ quality of life.
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World and Paralympic swimming champions prepare for Short Course in Sheffield
Some of the country’s finest World and Paralympic champions will be among the 290 disabled swimmers at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre this weekend.
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GB Para-cycling Stars in Action at the Newport International Para-cycling Cup
Dame Sarah Storey will be making her return to competitive action at the Newport International Para-cycling Cup which takes place in Wales at the end of this month.
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Girls4Gold: Disability Athletics seeking talented disabled sports women
Girls4Gold: Disability Athletics aims to identify exceptional sporting talent capable of winning medals at future Paralympic Games. Do you have the desire, commitment and sporting potential to compete for Great Britain?
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New film promotes commercial value in Disability Sport Events
A short film on the Disability Sport Events programme has been released to raise the profile of its fantastic work. Potential funders and other audiences can access the film online to understand how valuable partnerships in sport for disabled people are.
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Sir Ludwig ‘Poppa’ Guttmann honoured in England Athletics Hall of Fame
Sir Ludwig ‘Poppa’ Guttmann, the Stoke Mandeville doctor who started the Paralympic Games, has been inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame
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Halifax seek nominations for volunteers in local neighbourhoods
Financial services company Halifax is looking to give extra back to people who give extra in their neighbourhoods. The company is urging members of the public to nominate people who make a positive difference in their local communities.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight: latest news on sport for disabled people
Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight is one of the English Federation of Disability Sport's focus County Sports Partnerships. Here is their latest news on sport for disabled people.
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National charity offers free tandem hire for disabled people to enjoy cycling
A charity is offering tandem bike hire for free to disabled people so that they can enjoy cycling together with their friends and family. The Charlotte's Tandems offer is for disabled people of any age, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own.
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World Diabetes Day: the benefits of physical activity
Thursday 14 November is World Diabetes Day. In recognition of the day, the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity.