NEWS FROM BEIJING 2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES
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Beijing 2008: 10 years on
A look back at one of most iconic moments in Paralympic history
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Beijing 2008: 10 fast facts
Decade on from Games that changed Paralympic Movement forever
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Where are they now: Jessica Galli
19-time Paralympic medallist Jessica Galli talks post retirement
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#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility
As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.
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Sport Week: History of para-equestrian
A look back at the sport’s 20 years since being part of the Paralympic Games.
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The Paralympic Games legacy: Changing societies forever
With Brazil passing a new law that will transform the lives of millions of people with an impairment, are the Paralympics now the world’s number one sporting event for delivering societal change?
6: Great Wall of China and Forbidden City made accessible
Legacy of Beijing 2008 Paralympics leaves Great Wall of China and Forbidden City accessible.
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10: Hou Bin becomes a global sensation
Paralympian Ambassador Hou Bin stuns the crowd when lighting the flame in a spectacular fashion.
Skelhon hopes to dub-step his way to world title
British laid-back and hip shooter Matt Skelhon is confident of winning a gold medal as he returns to the range at the 2013 IPC Shooting World Cup.
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Australia to challenge Great Britain for Rowing Glory
Beijing Paralympic silver medallist Kathryn Ross is hoping to turn silver into gold in London after being named on the Australian Rowing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Wheelchair Basketball Continental Clash to Begin
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball teams from Canada, Great Britain and Spain head to Worcester for a three-team tournament prior to London 2012.
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Australia Names Paralympic Athletics Team
Kurt Fearnley, Evan O’Hanlon and Kelly Cartwright headline a 43-strong Australian Athletics delegation for London 2012.
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Judo: What to Watch
With three days of grappling and struggling, Judo will be one of the highlights of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Judoka Soazo Faces Toughest Competition of Career
Since winning gold in Beijing, Soazo has had to settle for silver and bronze at the last two world championships. In London, she hopes to wrestle her way back to the top of the podium.
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Sam Ingram: My journey to London 2012
Great Britain’s judoka Samuel Ingram surprised everyone in Beijing 2008 by taking bronze. In London he’ll compete in the -90kg category in front of home crowds.
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Switzerland’s Horner Targets Top Finish
Philipe Horner, admittingly a quirky Swiss archer, is rising to the top of his game just in time for London 2012.
Archery a Full-Time Job for Stubbs
British archer John Stubbs was officially selected to compete in at London 2012 this week, where he hopes to defend his Paralympic title.
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London 2012 Archery: What to Watch
With seven days of Archery events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.
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Australian Shooters on Target for London Paralympics
Libby Kosmala to participate in her 11th Paralympic Games