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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 8
Day eight in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre will offer plenty of Para swimming action and will mark the end of an era for Daniel Dias
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Team Canada flourishes despite COVID-19 pandemic
'Sometimes crisis and very challenging situations bring out the best in people'
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Tokyo 2020 will be the pinnacle: Curtis McGrath
Defending title will be tough but the Australian has trained harder than ever to keep his crown
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Goalball striker Oliver Hoerauf happy to be part of the ‘wolf pack’
Missing an exam the price to pay as Germany star juggles the demands of education and sport
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 4 preview
Everything you need to know about day four of the Para athletics competition at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Monday, 30 August
Paralympic Torch Relay set to arrive in Tokyo
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay has begun its final stretch as the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on 24 August fast approaches.
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Greatest Paralympic moments from history
With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games getting closer, it is time to relive some of the most iconic moments from recent Games
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 7
Everything you need to know about the 14 medal events taking place in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 31 August
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 3 preview
Super Sunday will see 20 medal events in the National Olympic Stadium with Ireland's Jason Smyth running for his fourth 100m Paralympic gold
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Japanese sports stars highlight Paralympic Torch Relay
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay will be held from 12- 24 August 2021, during the transition period from the Olympic Games to the Paralympic Games
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Joint Statement by IPC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, TMG, and Government of Japan
In the event of any major changes in the infection situation, a further four-party meeting will be held immediately to address the issue
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Cutting-edge technology behind Para sports
From prosthetics to carbon fibre wheelchairs and assisted devices, technology for Para sports is advancing with new materials and improved designs
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 6
A packed schedule awaits the athletes on day six at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 30 August with 15 gold medals to fight for
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How Ricardinho’s life has changed since Rio gold
Brazil’s goal-scoring captain feared a fan on motorbike was a mugger
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 2 preview
Paralympic legends and newcomers take centre stage on 28 August at the National Olympic Stadium in the Japanese capital
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 5
All you need to know to follow the action at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on day five, 29 August at the Paralympic Games
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Colombia bank on new talent to swell medals tally at Tokyo
A record 69 athletes head to Tokyo, almost double the team of 39 at Rio 2016
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Sophie Christiansen out of Paralympics due to ‘veterinary issue’ with horse
'I’m absolutely heartbroken to announce that Louie and I will not be going to Tokyo'
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 1 preview
Fourteen gold medals up for grabs as track and field events kick off in the Games at the National Olympic Stadium on 27 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 4
Old rivalries, Paralympic legends and Games debuts in the programme for 28 August at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre