PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Introduction to goalball
Goalball has featured at every Paralympics since its debut at Toronto 1976
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Madeira 2024: Thirteen-year-olds Barlov, Winnifrith steal the show
Bosnian and British teenagers take gold in their first-ever European final, while Italian swimmers start the competition in dominant fashion on Sunday
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B-Pool Worlds: Know all winners
Ten editions have seen eight different champions coming from Asia and Europe since first World Championships B-Pool in 2008
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Skien 2024: Norway clinch B-Pool gold in a final for the ages
Hosts leave it to overtime to surpass silver medallists Germany in the final game of the World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool as both sides depart for A-Pool; Sweden beat Great Britain to finish third
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Skien 2024: The A-Pool is calling for Germany and Norway
Both sides secure their place in A-Pool before the final day with convincing wins over France and Sweden respectively, while Kazakhstan overcome Great Britain for their first win in Skien
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Madeira 2024 Preview: The stars and how to follow the Euros
Funchal Olympic Pools Complex will host 435 Para swimmers from all continents in the ninth edition of the Euros, and the third to take place in the Portuguese islands
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IPC pledges support for clean sport on WADA’s annual Play True Day
International Paralympic Committee CEO Mike Peters calls for athletes to express support for clean sport ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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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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History for France in a Skien thriller
France record their first ever B-Pool win, whilst Germany and Norway maintain their perfect start at World Para Ice Hockey Championships
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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
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IPC calls for Expressions of Interest in transfer of governance of Para powerlifting
Cities, national governments, sport organisations and other entities are invited to express their interest in the sport
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Skien 2024: Norway get the royal seal of approval
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway oversee another sparkling display from home team; wins for Germany, Sweden too on day two of World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool
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Madeira 2024: A look back at the European Championships
Portuguese island will host the seventh edition of the Euros this year marking the 15th anniversary of the inaugural championships in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Behind the scenes with Para equestrian gold medallist Jorgensen
Demark's Tobias Thorning Jorgensen shares his training regime as he prepares to defend his titles at Paris 2024
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Skien 2024: Big wins the order of the opening day
Host nation and Germany open their World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool campaigns with convincing wins in Norway, Sweden beats Kazakhstan in the other game of day one
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Introduction to Para equestrian
The sport that epitomises harmony between riders and horses will be contested for the ninth time at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
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Citi World Series 2024: Marks and Chambers lead USA domination
Colombia's Paralympic champion sets new world record in the men's 100m breaststroke S6 as host nation tops medals table with 10 gold at the Citi Para Swimming World Series USA 2024 in Indianapolis
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Skien 2024: All you need to know as puck drops at B-Pool Worlds
Six teams compete from 15 to 20 April in hopes of advancing to the A-Pool for the next season. You can watch all the action live on World Para Ice Hockey website and Facebook page