PARA DANCE SPORT NEWS
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Mainhatten Cup returns with stars and newcomers in action
Nearly 60 athletes from 15 countries to compete in the two-day event that marks the international debut to Danish and French Para dancers
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World Para Dance Sport saddened by the passing of Valeriy Bevzyuk
Ukrainian athlete competed in six editions of the World Championships taking three gold medals
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Dancers back at their best in competition in Poland
Israel starts the international season by topping the medals table at the Polish Open 2022
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Lomianki hosts world's best and newcomers at Polish Open 2022
Traditional event in Poland kicks off this year's World Para Dance Sport season with 52 athletes from 11 nations
‘I feel we need more recognition’, Yermain Fernandez
Winner of the second Online Competition, the Mexican star hopes to inspire more Para dancers to follow his passion for the sport
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Prague to host 2022 Para Dance Sport European Championships
Czech capital will be home to the first edition of the Euros since Lomianki 2018 following the success of its International Competition last year
World Para Dance Sport launches 2022 Online Competition
Participants have until end of April or May to submit their performances according to their categories.
World Para Dance Sport expresses condolences for the passing of Shlomo Dahan
Athlete represented Israel at the Bonn 2019 World Championships and was instrumental to develop Para dance sport in his country
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Cuijk International 2022 cancelled
Organising Committee to concentrate efforts in the 2023 edition of one of the most traditional Para dance sport events
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World Para Dance Sport and sport community mourn the loss of Hans Verhoeven
Former Dutch dancer was one of the founders of the traditional Cuijk International Competition
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2021 recap: the year competitions returned and Para dance sport went virtual
A lookback at a season full of emotions and surprises when new stars broke through and world champions showed fine form
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Mexico dominates second Online Challenge
Sixty-five Para dancers from 12 countries take part in the new edition of the virtual competition launched by World Para Dance Sport in 2021
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Para Dance Sport World Championships in Ulsan cancelled
The decision follows the latest restrictions set in place in South Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Lomianki 2021: De Asis shines with four golds
Ukraine tops the podium with eight victories during a two-day action at the Polish Para Dance Sport Open