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Kashafali plots course from civil war to maths teacher in Norway
'Moving to Norway was like winning the lottery. It was a one in a million chance, to go from begging for food to getting a roof over you'
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Star-studded Para athletics competition set to start in Tokyo
Athletes from 156 nations will compete in 167 medal events during the 10-day action at the National Olympic stadium
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Greek father and son making Paralympic history
Lazaros and Leontios Stefanidis get ready for their Games debut competing in men's shot put F33 and F20, respectively at Tokyo 2020
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No pressure for Brazil's Petrucio dos Santos
‘I am a man that likes the challenges. It is not pressure, it is a challenge that I present to myself: try the best you can’
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Flag bearer Issa leading from the front in more ways than one
First woman to be part of a Refugee Paralympic Team she will be the flag bearer in the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 9 preview
A total of 23 gold medals will be up for grabs in the last day of track and field events at the National Olympic Stadium on 4 September in Tokyo
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 8 preview
The National Olympic Stadium will see 17 finals with only three days to go until the end of the Paralympic Games in Japan
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 7 preview
All you need to know about the 18 track and field finals scheduled for 2 September at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo
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Tatyana McFadden feared for her career after serious blood clotting disorder
USA’s 17-time medallist ‘blessed to be healthy and blessed to be racing again’
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 6 preview
Germany's Markus Rehm in search of a new world record in the men's long jump T64 is one of the highlights among 14 medal events on 1 September
Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 5 preview
From high jump stars and wheelchair racing idols to the fastest female sprinters,31 August will crown 24 Paralympic champions
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 4 preview
Everything you need to know about day four of the Para athletics competition at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Monday, 30 August
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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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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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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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Omara Durand looks to extend decade long reign
Champion looks forward to performing for her eight-year-old daughter
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Sri Lankan war hero gunning for gold and world record in javelin
Dinesh Priyantha Herath is a two-time silver medallist at the World Para Athletic Championships
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Bhutan Para athletes out to make history on Paralympic debut
My life has changed a lot since I started Para athletics two years back
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Tomoki Sato wants to inspire with home gold
'I want people to see our performances and feel that anything is possible'
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Brazil reveal Para athletics team for Tokyo
All 13 Dubai 2019 gold medallist among the 64 Brazilian athletes set to compete at the Paralympic Games in Japan in August