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'Unicorns' give late coach a medal-laden send off
Snowboard World Cup season continues in Pyha, Finland, with snowboard-cross races
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Tokyo 2020 spots up for grabs at Asia-Pacific Goalball Champs
Seven men’s and six women’s teams from seven countries will go for the title between 5-10 December in Chiba, Japan
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Canada return to World stage
PyeongChang 2018 bronze medallists triumph in Lohja, Finland
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Challis creates big splash at British Nationals
‘I was so happy to get the British records’
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IPC mourns death of Amir Mahmoud Mahmoudi
Condolences sent to family and friends of NPC Afghanistan President
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Transforming Lives: Barcelona 1992 infrastructural legacy
First of three short films showcases how 1992 Paralympics triggered major accessibility improvements
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Tokyo 2020 G-SATELLITE ready for launch
The G-SATELLITE will be delivered to JAXA on December 5
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Morocco retain African Championships title
Champions secure spot at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Ukraine’s Chynka and Sivak dedicate gold to family
World Championships conclude with inspiring freestyle performances and electrifying Latin vibes
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Di Toro and Batt to captain 2020 Australian Paralympic Team
It’s hard to put into words what it means to me to be named as co-captain.
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Overdue homecoming for Finnish stalwart Matti
2019 World Para Snowboard World Championships venue ready for last racing blitz of the year
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South Korea’s Hye-Jeong strikes gold to fulfill mother’s wish
Hwang and Son upset firm favourites Harchakova and Usmanov
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WADA releases 2021 World Anti-doping code and International Standards
The agency also published the approved athletes’ anti-doping rights act
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Philippines’ Lairca Nicdao dazzles on floor at Worlds
17-year-old Nicdao crowned as one of the seven champions on day one
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Canada, Czech Republic, Russia and USA to square off
Reigning world champions US enter the tournament as five-time defending champions
"I want to be among the top five at Tokyo 2020"
Young Colombian swimmer who stood out at the Lima 2019 Parapan hoping for a successful Paralympics
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US ace Tatyana hungry for more glory at Tokyo
“I want to leave a legacy of my own"
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World Para Dance Sport Championships to steal city's spotlight
Para dance sport’s biggest World Championships set to make history at home of Paralympic Movement
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Paris 2024 gives sneak peek into next stage of preparations
New emblem was one of the main milestones highlighted
“The gold medal at Lima 2019 was my biggest achievement”
Salvadoran powerlifter recalls memorable performance at 2019 Parapan American Games