PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paralympics: Para powerlifting day one preview
The men’s up to 49kg will open the competition programme with three more categories to follow at the Tokyo International Forum on 26 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 9
Several familiar faces and Games newcomers hoping for the glory on the penultimate day in the swimming pool at Tokyo 2020
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WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities
- Multiple international organisations unite for decade-long campaign to transform the lives of 1.2 billion people
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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
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Maldives hope to drive Paralympic Movement with Tokyo 2020 debut
'These Games are very special to us. It will help promote equal opportunities for people with disability in the country and also help our Para athletes showcase their talent internationally.'
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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Strong Australia hope to consolidate position on table
Australia sending its largest contingent for an overseas Paralympic Games
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 8
Day eight in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre will offer plenty of Para swimming action and will mark the end of an era for Daniel Dias
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Team Canada flourishes despite COVID-19 pandemic
'Sometimes crisis and very challenging situations bring out the best in people'
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Tokyo 2020 will be the pinnacle: Curtis McGrath
Defending title will be tough but the Australian has trained harder than ever to keep his crown
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Goalball striker Oliver Hoerauf happy to be part of the ‘wolf pack’
Missing an exam the price to pay as Germany star juggles the demands of education and sport
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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
Paralympic Torch Relay set to arrive in Tokyo
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay has begun its final stretch as the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on 24 August fast approaches.
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Greatest Paralympic moments from history
With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games getting closer, it is time to relive some of the most iconic moments from recent Games
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Record 49 territories for free-to-air African broadcast coverage of Paralympic Games
- Broadcast initiative is a key element of the GDI Hub led AT 2030 programme’s Para Sport Against Stigma project, a collaboration between GDI Hub IPC, Loughborough University, and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, and which is funded by UK Aid.
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 7
Everything you need to know about the 14 medal events taking place in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 31 August
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Happy 25th Anniversary: How Atlanta Games shaped the future of Paralympics
'It was really different because it was a changing environment I think at that time and it was one of the things that we noticed straight away'
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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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South Korea show fine form in Prague
World Championships hosts top medals table at first international Para dance sport competition to take place in Czech Republic
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Japanese sports stars highlight Paralympic Torch Relay
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay will be held from 12- 24 August 2021, during the transition period from the Olympic Games to the Paralympic Games