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Libyan athlete Mosaab Gharsalla banned three- years for anti-doping rule violation
Para powerlifting athlete returned an adverse analytical finding for multiple Prohibited Substances at the Dubai 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships
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Qarada sets sights on world record triumph
Defending Paralympic powerlifting champion says he fears no one in quest for gold
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Calgary 2024: Slovakia, Korea win qualifying to avoid relegation
The Slovakians overcome Italy while the Koreans beat Japan in the qualifying round and will play the fifth-place game in the A-Pool Worlds. The losing sides were relegated to B-Pool.
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Aceituno lifts El Salvador’s hopes of Paralympic glory
Para powerlifter Herbert Aceituno training for another podium finish after Tokyo breakthrough
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Calgary 2024: Semi-final line-up confirmed for A-Pool Worlds
The USA, who remain undefeated to top Group A, will face Group B runner-up Czechia, while Canada, who stay undefeated to top Group B, will take on Group A runner-up China in the semi-finals at WinSport Arena.
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New IPC Classification Code made available ahead of Extraordinary General Assembly
- Draft Code proposes improved regulations on underlying health conditions, eligible impairment and sport class assessments, while bolstering regulation on intentional misrepresentation
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World Cup 2024: Degtyarev, Gustin among Paralympic champions keen to showcase talent
Alongside Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar, Kazakh and Malaysian stars are the Tokyo 2020 gold medallists set to compete in Pattaya, Thailand at the third World Cup of the season
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Powerlifter D’Andrea takes training to next level in quest for second Paralympic gold
Brazilian Para powerlifter Mariana D’Andrea says having the attitude of a champion is the key to Paralympic success
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Calgary 2024: Shutouts the order as top teams remain undefeated
Czechia, USA, China and hosts Canada win their second consecutive games at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool in WinSport Arena, which is hosting best eight teams in the world
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Introduction to Para powerlifting
The Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 180 athletes competing in 20 medal events
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Calgary 2024: Worlds A-Pool open with onslaught of goals
One-sided games open the World Championships in Calgary with defending champions USA, China, Czechia and hosts Canada all off to winning starts
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Calgary 2024: All you need to know as puck drops at A-Pool Worlds in Canada
Eight teams compete from 4 to 12 May with USA aiming for their fourth straight title while hosts Canada will be looking for their first after three straight runner-up finishes. You can watch all the action live on World Para Ice Hockey website and Paralympics YouTube channel.
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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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Park hogs limelight as curtains fall in Changwon
Korean veteran set a new world record in R6 - mixed 50m rifle prone SH1 even as Paralympic stars Vadovicova, Benson win gold, and Javanmardi returns to take bronze in second World Cup of 2024
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Para athletics stars heading to Kobe for 2024 World Championships
As many as 1073 athletes from 104 nations will in action at the Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium for the Worlds glory, just three months before the Paris 2024 Paralympics
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Calgary 2024: Get to Know USA
The world no. 1 team will look to continue their success, winning their fourth successive gold medal at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool
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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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Calgary 2024: Get to Know Canada
The home team looks to end the tournament on top of the podium after three straight runner-up finishers at World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool
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ONOC and OPC strengthen partnership through MOU signing in the Pacific
The Oceania Paralympic Committee and the Oceania National Olympic Committees will engage in joint efforts to advance the growth and inclusivity of Para sports across the Oceania region
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Grand Prix 2024: Home stars steal show in Marrakech
Morocco athletes including Paralympic stars Derhem and Karim put up strong show as did Mexico's Rodolfo Chessani in the final Grand Prix before Kobe 2024 which was attended by IPC President Parsons