PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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How Paralympic boccia medallists and assistants create a dream team
In the BC3 category, Para athletes can compete together with an assistant – and they take the podium together at the Paralympic Games. With the boccia competition heating up at the first European Para Championships in Rotterdam, we introduce you to three pairs putting on an amazing show
![Florin Alexandru Bologa with his gold medal and mascot on the podium](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Judo_EPC_TB_08082023_006.jpg)
Rotterdam 2023: Bologa headlines Para judo champions on day one
Para judo takes centre stage on the opening day of the first European Para Championships in Rotterdam
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Rotterdam 2023: European Para Championships open with spectacular celebration
The European Para Championships take place between 8 and 20 August 2023, featuring 1,500 athletes competing across 10 Para sports
![Brazilian David Pontes emerged the winner in single freestyle men class 1 finishing ahead of Lee Youngho of Korea and Kazakhstan’s Ardak Otorbayev.](/sites/default/files/2023-08/David%20Pontes.jpeg)
Obero, Margalit dazzle Tokyo audience
Philippines’ former world champion Obero leads Asian dominance with five gold even as Israel’s Margalit continues her golden campaign this season
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Manchester 2023: Italy extends World Championships domination
The Azzurri reign supreme for the third consecutive edition with 26 golds as four new world records close the event at the Manchester Aquatics Centre
![A female Para swimmer reaction surprised in the water](/sites/default/files/2023-08/GettyImages-1594438060%20%281%29.jpg)
Manchester 2023: Legend Long bags 37th world title
Two world records, 23 champions crowned and a 54th World Championships medal for the US star on a super Saturday in Great Britain
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Manchester 2023: Fabulous Friday for Spain
Three golds for the Spaniards, a new world record for Ukraine and Italy back on top, all on day five of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships
![Bonn 2019 World Championships gold medallist Hye-Jeong Jang is one of the top names in the Korean team competing at the Tokyo 2023 International Competition.](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Jang%20Hye-Jeong%20new%20size.jpg)
Para Dance Sport action returns to Tokyo after 10 years
Nearly 100 Para dancers from 18 nations including world champions and newcomers are ready to dazzle audience in the Japanese capital this weekend
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Manchester 2023: Triple treat from Ukraine
Ukrainian and Chinese swimmers dominate the pool setting five world records on day four of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships
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AsPC signs Host City Contract for Tashkent 2025 Asian Youth Para Games
The Tashkent 2025 Asian Youth Para Games are expected to feature around 1,000 athletes from a record 45 nations