PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ostersund 2021: Olympic champion helps Sweden in quest for Beijing spot
Former NHL star and Turin 2006 gold medallist Daniel Tjarnqvist makes Para ice hockey debut as Swedish team assistant coach at the Worlds B-Pool
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2021 IPC Governing Board nominees announced
Election of the IPC President and Governing Board will take place on Sunday 12 December at the IPC General Assembly in Taipei City
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Ostersund 2021: Germany and China remain undefeated
Both teams secure top-three finishes at the event and a trip to the Paralympic Qualification Tournament later this year
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Ostersund 2021: Dominant China wins with second shutout
Germany also gets the second victory in Ostersund, while Japan celebrates the first taste of victory against Poland on day two (18 September)
Ostersund 2021: Hosts Sweden off to a flying start against Finland
Germany and China cruise to victories as well against Japan and Poland on the opening day of the Worlds Championships B-Pool
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Tokyo 2020: Top 10 Para athletics moments
The favourite Paralympic Games gold medallists voted by fans on World Para Athletics social media channels
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Pioneers take sit skiing into freestyle territory
Small group of passionate ski trailblazers push the boundaries focusing on corks and backflips rather than seconds or metres
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Avani Lekhara: 'This is for all who dare to dream'
India's Paralympic champion says that looking back at Tokyo 2020 still feels 'quite surreal' and shares her achievements with the fans in her country
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Tokyo 2020: Takeaways from Para equestrian
Strongest ever competition with expert display from rising stars in Para equestrian at Tokyo 2020
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Beijing 2022 Launches Official Slogan: “Together for a Shared Future”
The slogan reflects China’s commitment to overcome global challenges as a community with a shared future for mankind