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IPC President visits South East Asia
Andrew Parsons journeys to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on 10-day tour
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Cheongju 2018: Kevin Nguyen stays in the zone
US shooter has promising potential at World Championships
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Thiago Paulino sets high expectations for Sao Paulo GP
Brazilian returns as one of the stars of the event a year after breaking world record
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Berck-Sur-Mer 2018: Non-European countries set to compete
World Para Powerlifting European Open Championships start in one month
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Berck-Sur-Mer 2018: Photo finish for Justyna Kozdryk
Paralympic silver medallist aims to combine photography and powerlifting at Euros
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South Korean judokas shine at World Cup
Two-day season-opening competition takes place in Antalya, Turkey
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Cheongju 2018: 10.9 things to know
Quick facts about the World Shooting Para Sport Championships that are only 10 days away!
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UNESCO Chief of Youth and Sport Section visits NPC Iran
Alexander Schischlik highlights importance of giving all people access to sports
British boccia trio headline Montreal Open
David Smith, Jamie McCowan and Stephen McGuire among favourites
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Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Five of the Best
Local and international athletes have broken world records at the event
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NPC Benin Secretary General passes away
Paralympic Movement mourns the loss of Ferdinand Adechi
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2018 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds seedings revealed
The draws for August’s IWRF World Championships will be held on 27 April
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Tokyo 2020 qualification process for taekwondo
Learn how Para taekwondo athletes can qualify for their sport’s Paralympic debut
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Madison De Rozario surprises herself with win in London
Australian takes her first victory in the marathon and Weir clinches eight title
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Chinese wheelchair curling team named Team of the Month
They defeat Norway in the final to claim China’s first Winter Paralympic title
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Madrid 2018: World Championships drawn
‘Group of Death’ made up of Argentina, France, Colombia and Iran
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Cheongju 2018: Cockbill focuses on finals first
Experience keeps British shooter focused at World Champs in South Korea
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First competition for Silvania Costa de Oliveira as mother
Brazilian Paralympic champion ready for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
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Colin Judge draws on London 2012 inspiration
Irish table tennis player was a surprise European champion last year and now a contender for 2018 Worlds
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PyeongChang 2018: My Games Experience – The athlete
The Games’ youngest Paralympian Cristian Ribera reflects