PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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South African star is keeping faith
'I came to realise that [the postponement] is not about me. It's so much more. It's people's lives'
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Japan holding its horses for Tokyo
The nation was set to medal at a Games for the first time ever thanks to development efforts
It was the coolest thing ever: Pioneer Peggy Martin
One of the first competitive snowboarders in the world, USA rider shares her passion about the sport that changed her life three decades ago
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Third Online World Cup Series: All you need to know
Third edition of the competition runs until 21 June. You can also create your own team and join the Fantasy Team Game
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You do not need to see but feel
Blind football player targets third Paralympic medal for Spain at Tokyo 2020
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The day Michael Jordan lost in wheelchair basketball
‘The Last Dance’ documentary re-emerges photo of 16-year-old with the basketball legend
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AlOmari suspended for anti-doping rule violation
Rio 2016 Paralympian suspended for a failure to submit to sample collection
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New study explores the world’s new-found love of running
ASICS launches a series of initiatives aimed at helping the world run – both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
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Revised Paralympic qualification dates
Entry lists will now be determined using the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour rankings as of 7 June 2021