PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
2020 European Championship hosts named
Competition in Slovenia will also serve as warm-up for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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Suter-Erath sets sight on third Paralympics
Impressive performance at home World Champions makes Swiss player set sights on Tokyo 2020
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Cheongju 2019: Piers Gilliver lands birthday gift at Worlds
British wheelchair fencer captures maiden title at 25 years old, while China also have successful first day
Emmen 2019: Rainbow jerseys decided
A mix of familiar and new names land at the top of the World Championship podium
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Beijing 2022: 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: Bourdonnaye ready for return
France’s multi-Paralympic, World and European champion hopes to qualify for Tokyo 2020
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Cowdrey to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Decorated Paralympian to be recognised by Sport Australia
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Cheongju 2019: Weapons drawn at Worlds
Biggest stop on road to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics takes place at World Championships
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Gold rush seals Italy top spot at Worlds
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