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New Paralympic TV deal for New Zealanders
TVNZ and Attitude Pictures to broadcast Para sports across the country until 2020
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medal event programme announced
Games to feature 4,400 athletes who will compete across 537 medal events in 22 sports
Tokyo 2020: Ricardinho keeping focus on unbeaten Brazil
Brazilians aim to continue football greatness.
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Tokyo 2020: Local hero Kunieda talks importance of Paralympics
Japanese wheelchair tennis legend says competing at Tokyo 2020 will be his “most exciting and memorable moment of my career.”
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Tokyo 2020: 5 things you should know
The sixteenth Paralympics will kick off in exactly three years.
Tokyo 2020: A fully inclusive Games
An event was held to highlight Tokyo 2020's commitment to deliver an inclusive Games.
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Tokyo 2020: Kimura chasing gold in home waters
Japanese swimmer dreams of celebrating in front of home crowd.
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Tokyo 2020: Hirose hopes Paralympics will improve accessibility
Rio 2016 bronze medallist looking forward to competing on home soil.
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Tokyo 2020 launch ‘One Team Project’
Aiming to connect with the public and unite behind Tokyo 2020 vision.
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Tokyo 2020 dance brings generations together
Festival held in Iwaki City featuring Japanese song for the Games.
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Thousands enter Tokyo 2020 mascot contest
Overwhelming number of designs received from Japanese public.
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Tokyo governor: Paralympics the priority for 2020
Koike says hosting successful Games more important than Olympics for city's future
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Tokyo 2020 unveil music video
Remake of 1964 Japanese classic to become a new hit ahead of Tokyo Paralympics
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Brazil chooses training base for Tokyo 2020
City with Japan's biggest Brazilian population will host Paralympic team as they prepare for summer Games.
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Design the mascot for Tokyo 2020!
Japanese public invited to create symbol of Paralympic Games.
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IPC and Nielsen Sports extend partnership
Deal strengthens commercial strategy leading up to Tokyo 2020.
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Pedro de Vinatea’s Paralympic dream
Peruvian Para badminton player aiming for Games debut at Tokyo 2020.
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Charles' Paralympian dream
Field athlete wants to be Grenada's first Paralympic competitor.
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Sotacuro dreaming of Tokyo 2020 glory
Peruvian marathon runner aiming for country's first Paralympic title in 20 years.
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Big Interview: Tokyo 2020’s Yoshiro Mori
President of next Summer Games talks passion, planning and Paralympic inspiration.