PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Joint Statement by IPC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, TMG, and Government of Japan
In the event of any major changes in the infection situation, a further four-party meeting will be held immediately to address the issue
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Cutting-edge technology behind Para sports
From prosthetics to carbon fibre wheelchairs and assisted devices, technology for Para sports is advancing with new materials and improved designs
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 6
A packed schedule awaits the athletes on day six at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 30 August with 15 gold medals to fight for
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How Ricardinho’s life has changed since Rio gold
Brazil’s goal-scoring captain feared a fan on motorbike was a mugger
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 2 preview
Paralympic legends and newcomers take centre stage on 28 August at the National Olympic Stadium in the Japanese capital
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Colombia bank on new talent to swell medals tally at Tokyo
A record 69 athletes head to Tokyo, almost double the team of 39 at Rio 2016
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 5
All you need to know to follow the action at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on day five, 29 August at the Paralympic Games
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Sophie Christiansen out of Paralympics due to ‘veterinary issue’ with horse
'I’m absolutely heartbroken to announce that Louie and I will not be going to Tokyo'
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 1 preview
Fourteen gold medals up for grabs as track and field events kick off in the Games at the National Olympic Stadium on 27 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 4
Old rivalries, Paralympic legends and Games debuts in the programme for 28 August at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre