PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Beijing 2022: Paralympic and Olympic mascots unveiled
‘Glowing Lantern’ named Shuey Rhon Rhon will ignite the warmth and friendship amongst the Para athletes from around the world
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Helsingborg 2019: Gilles de la Bourdonnaye ready for table tennis return
France’s multi-Paralympic, World and European champion hopes to qualify for Tokyo 2020
![Headshot of Australian swimmer](/sites/default/files/2019-09/matthew-cowdrey.jpg)
Matthew Cowdrey to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Decorated Paralympian to be recognised by Sport Australia
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Cheongju 2019: Best wheelchair fencers go for World titles
Biggest stop on road to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics takes place at World Championships
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London 2019: Gold rush seals Italy top spot
Nine world records overwritten in the final evening of the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
Man Gyun Yu suspended for anti-doping violation
South Korean Para ice hockey player receives six-month suspension
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London 2019: Peerless Teresa Perales goes golden again
Veteran champion celebrates on penultimate day of Worlds
![US female swimmer splashes water to celebrate](/sites/default/files/2019-09/Julia-Gaffney.jpg)
London 2019: USA’s Julia Gaffney gorges on gold at last
Rising star finally breaks through for win by slimmest of margins
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Joany Badenhorst announces retirement
Australia's pioneer female Para snowboarder decides to leave elite competition
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Navruzbek Abdurasulov suspended for anti-doping violation
Uzbekistani powerlifter suspended for four years