PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Henry Borges and Mariana Mederos united by judo
Uruguayan judo couple hopes to qualify for the Paralympic Games together for the first time
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I’mPOSSIBLE unveils new look
IPC education programme’s rebrand comes with strong call to action to make for a more inclusive world
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IOC and IPC praise engagement and optimisations central to Paris 2024’s Games plans
“With just under four years to go, Paris 2024 is in a strong position for 2021, when the eyes of the world will turn to the French capital following the Tokyo 2020 Games.”
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IPC to provide EUR 1.8 million to support members during pandemic
Historic initiative follows UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ theme 'Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world'
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The IPC and UN Human Rights sign landmark agreement
After signing a Co-operation Agreement, the two organisations will collaborate on a range of initiatives to drive disability inclusion
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IPC CEO shares how ‘Change Starts with Sport’ at CoSP
Mike Peters speaks about IPC’s role among non-government organisations in advancing disability rights
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Singaporean schoolchildren take part in I’mPOSSIBLE
I'mPOSSIBLE programme is implemented at Pei Tong Primary School, while Singapore Disability Sports Council organises first virtual teacher training
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There’s no such word as can’t: Harmonie Rose
From mastering a forward roll to changing public attitudes and winning gold, Great Britain’s Harmonie Rose Allen firmly believes she can do it all
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Nguyen: ‘Shooting has given me a lot of purpose in life’
Lima 2019 champion discovered sport after injury while serving the USA Army in Afghanistan and now looks forward to returning to competition
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IPC to provide free-to-air coverage of Tokyo 2020 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Twenty-four territories with an estimated reach of over 150 million have already confirmed to show the Games
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Zhou has a bit more left for Tokyo 2020
Paralympic and world champion also looks forward to life after Paralympics
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More than 100 participants join Lillehammer digital camp
Quest for excellence among key themes at four-day Lillehammer Para Nordic Skiing Camp 2020 with 24 nations
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Aigner siblings lead Austria at home Europa Cup
Veronika Aigner, and twins Johannes and Barbara bring five medals to host nation at season’s first races in Resterhohe
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Takamasa Nagai: There's always a chance for victory
A leading medal hope for Japan, the Paralympic judoka is hoping to showcase his brand of judo to the world next year
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I’mPOSSIBLE Educators on mission to overcome stigma in Africa
Course participants excited about newfound knowledge on training teachers about inclusion
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Tokyo 2020 update test events calendar
The updates test events will particularly focus on technical aspects including countermeasures against COVID-19
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IPC podcast: Bruno Bosnjak spares no details
Croatian’s candid conversation about his two accidents and why he still keeps doing action sports
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Muratova: Online World Cup 'forever in my heart'
Russian winner of the first edition of the virtual Series says competition brought 'breath of life to athletes and the sport'
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Kobe 2022 unveils World Championships logo
Logo depicts Kobe landmarks and is designed with a positive message to spread the wave of peace and diversity through Para sport