Last Tokyo 2020 women's sitting volleyball spot on the line in Halifax
One last sitting volleyball team will book their place at Tokyo 2020 this week as the final Paralympic qualifying tournament is held in Halifax.
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Thomas takes one-shot lead into WGC-Mexico Championship final round
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Rio 2016 Olympian Morais loses first bout at at African Olympic boxing qualifier
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