PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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German Paralympic champion Annika Zeyen signs Golden Book of Bonn
Para cycling star recognised by her home city
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Australian State of Victoria to stage 2026 Commonwealth Games
At least six Para sports confirmed as part of the competition programme
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James Whitley’s need for speed spills onto race track
British Paralympian is both a Para alpine skier and a member of a motorsports team
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Beijing 2022: Takeaways from Para snowboard
Host nation dominates action at Genting Snow Park but watch out for Canada and athletes with names starting with M
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Prague to host 2022 Para Dance Sport European Championships
Czech capital will be home to the first edition of the Euros since Lomianki 2018 following the success of its International Competition last year
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Leanne Smith surprises herself smashing world records in Indianapolis
US Para swimmer bags five golds medals and sets three new world marks as World Series returns to IU Natatorium after three years
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China’s success story has Yifeng Shen’s fingerprints all over it
Despite being only 23-years-old, he is amongst the most experienced athletes on Team China having participated in every success in the last five years
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Beijing 2022: Takeaways from Para Biathlon
China join nation's ‘hard to beat’ list
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Tax break in France for Para sport ahead of Paris 2024
VAT on range of sport equipment for persons with disabilities reduced to 5.5%
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Tokyo champions to lead hosts USA as Indianapolis wraps up 2022 World Series
Fifth stop of the season will see around 150 athletes competing during three days in the last official competition event before the World Championships