PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Italy aims for another gold rush at Lignano World Series
Third leg of the World Series marks the return to international competition for some of world champions and record holders
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IPC appoint Wrenn as new Paralympic Games Chief
The senior executive boasts over 20 years of major events experience
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Young star Sabatini ready for more at first home GP in Jesolo
Jesolo hosts World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time with 275 athletes from 33 countries in action until Sunday in Italy
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Asian athletes receive leadership training
Online Proud Paralympian Athlete Representation Workshop held to empower athletes to become effective leaders
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Online OCP workshop focuses on NPCs in West Africa and Haiti
Mentors received training to support NPC Delegates in developing their organisational capabilities
Stars and newcomers meet at inaugural Lewisville World Series
Paralympic champions Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan and Rebecca Meyers lead home team as USA hosts season's second stop
Jaeheon Ha hopes to serve country again at Paralympics
Ha picked up Para rowing during rehab and wants to inspire others going through similar challenges
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Israel look to Tokyo Games led by a couple who are breaking barriers
A love story in goalball is bringing the different cultures in Israel ― at times in conflict ― together in new ways
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World Para Athletics update Grand Prix 2021 calendar
Paris 2021 Grand Prix, initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of May, has been cancelled
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Cisco becomes Official Partner for Paris 2024
Cisco will be the official Network Equipment Partner, Cyber Security Infrastructure Partner and Conferencing Software Partner of Paris 2024 Games