PARIS 2024 NEWS
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Ones to Watch in Para judo
Para judo athletes you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France in less than 120 days
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China’s Shi Yijie leaves behind home comforts in quest for Para judo gold
Following a breakthrough 2023, China's Shi Yijie is aiming for glory at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
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Introduction to Para judo
Up to 148 Para judokas from around the world will take the spotlight at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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Ones to Watch in goalball
Athletes you should be looking out for in goalball when the next Paralympics kick off in France
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Amy Burk prepares to lead Canada to goalball podium
The four-time Paralympian shares how her journey in goalball started by giving the sport a “second chance”
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Introduction to goalball
Goalball has featured at every Paralympics since its debut at Toronto 1976
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Zakiyev hopes training regime will aid quest for third gold
Azerbaijan’s Para judo legend on his preparations for a sixth Paralympics
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Josemarcio Sousa relives goalball glory moments
The top scorer from the Tokyo Paralympics reflects on his long journey to gold as he targets title defence this summer
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Sevda Altunoluk training for Paralympic triple
Coffee and carbs powering Turkiye’s goalball star to potential third gold
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Age is just a number for Katja Karjalainen
Finland’s happy-go-lucky horse-loving sexagenarian reflects on her stunning career