PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tbilisi 2021: Bettir and Ejike win nail-biting battles
Nigerian powerlifting great takes her third world title while Algerian bags first gold in an intense final round in the men's up to 65kg
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Bahrain 2021: Alhindawi eyes Paris 2024 via AYPG
Para swimmer will be one of the 29 athletes representing the host nation from 2 to 6 December in the largest ever Para sport event in the country
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Powerful speakers to discuss sport as tool for change in outlook towards disability
- Global leaders from United Nations, UN Human Rights, World Health Organisation, European Union, UNESCO and international governments among those presenting
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Tbilisi 2021: Day five preview
Three world record holders and as many reigning Paralympic champions will take the centre stage in Tbilisi on Thursday, 2 December
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Berlin 2021: Germany and Slovakia to fight for final Beijing ticket
Host nation beats Sweden 4-1 as Slovakians defeat Norway 4-2 to arrive tied in points to decisive game in the German capital on Wednesday
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Tbilisi 2021: Osman and Perez cement legendary status
Egyptian and Mexican starts return to the top of the podium with Ukraine's Mariana Shevchuk setting a new world record to round off a perfect year
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Dutch duo set the tone at home World Cup season opener
Bunschoten and Vos dominate their races at season opening in Landgraaf while Montaggioni and Luchini go head-to-head again in the men’s SB-UL
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award announced
Tunisia’s Walid Ktila awarded for his Tokyo 2020 heroics
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Tbilisi 2021: Day four preview
All eyes are set on the Chinese Tan Yuijao, who is looking to win her third World Championships title in the Georgian capital
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Tbilisi 2021: Favourites crowned on day two
Egypt's Rehab Ahmed continues her domination with third consecutive world title while Tokyo 2020 champion David Degtyarev takes gold for Kazakhstan
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Governor Koike to speak about Tokyo 2020 learnings
The Governor’s keynote will take place on 2 December, the first day of the Summit, and will focus on 'Initiatives of Tokyo as the host city towards creating an inclusive society'
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Tbilisi 2021: Day three preview
A star-studded Tuesday awaits in the Georgian capital with three reigning Paralympic champions in action at the Hualing Ballroom
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Berlin 2021: Italy one win away from Winter Games qualification
Slovakia suffers first defeat while Norway recovers against rivals Sweden and hosts Germany picks closely fought victory over Japan
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Tbilisi 2021: World record falls in historic start
China's Guo Lingling and Cui Zhe take third consecutive title while Tokyo 2020 champion Omar Qarada adds more gold to his collection
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Landgraaf hosts talent-laden line-up at opening World Cup
Athletes from 24 countries to compete in two banked slalom races from 28-30 November in the Netherlands, including 10 Paralympic medallists.
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Tbilisi 2021: Day two preview
Day two of the World Championships in the Georgian capital will feature two events, one in both men's and women's competition
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Berlin 2021: Germany keeps Beijing dream alive
Host nation takes first victory at Qualification Tournament with great performance against Norway, as Slovakia and Italy make it two triumphs in two games
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Tbilisi 2021: Records tumble at Junior Worlds
New world and continental marks highlight the opening day in Georgia as eight female and eight male champions are crowned on Saturday
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Tbilisi 2021: Day one preview
The men's up to 49kg category will open the programme in the Georgian capital followed by the women's up to 41kg and up to 45kg
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Berlin 2021: Italy, Norway and Slovakia kick off with wins
PyeongChang 2018 semi-finalists beat hosts 4-1 in the most highly anticipated game on day one in the German capital