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Record 49 territories for free-to-air African broadcast coverage of Paralympic Games
- Broadcast initiative is a key element of the GDI Hub led AT 2030 programme’s Para Sport Against Stigma project, a collaboration between GDI Hub IPC, Loughborough University, and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, and which is funded by UK Aid.
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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
![Aerial view of the Atlanta 1996 Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/2021-05/Atlanta-1996-Ceremony.jpg)
Happy 25th Anniversary: How Atlanta Games shaped the future of Paralympics
'It was really different because it was a changing environment I think at that time and it was one of the things that we noticed straight away'
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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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South Korea show fine form in Prague
World Championships hosts top medals table at first international Para dance sport competition to take place in Czech Republic
![Japanese female judoka smiles on podium holding Paralympic mascot gift](/sites/default/files/2021-08/hirose-junko.jpg)
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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World Series 2021 winners ready for Tokyo
For the first time seven different countries take the titles in the men's and women's overall athletes, high-support needs, juniors and NPC categories
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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
![A general view of Blades in the Women's 100m T42 Para athletics event at the National Stadium during the 2008 Paralypic Games in Bejing, China.](/sites/default/files/2021-08/blades.jpg)
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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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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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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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
![Female dancer in wheelchair and standing male partner dance to quickstep](/sites/default/files/2019-11/helena-kasicka-stefan-stropko.jpg)
Para dance reaches new milestone in Prague
Czech Republic hosts an international competition for the first time with 48 athletes from 10 countries in action as the Road to Ulsan 2021 continues
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Mexico aim for 100th Paralympic gold
The Latin American country made their Paralympic debut nearly half a century ago, at Heidelberg 1972