PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Asian Youth Para Games to kick off in Bahrain
Around 750 Para athletes from 30 countries set to compete in nine sport from 2 to 6 December in the fourth edition of the event
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Tbilisi 2021: Ejike and Bettir win nail-biting battles
Nigerian powerlifting great takes her third world title while Algerian bags first gold in an intense final round in the men's up to 65kg
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Bahrain 2021: Ahmed Alhindawi eyes Paris 2024 via Asian Youth Para Games
Para swimmer will be one of the 29 athletes representing the host nation from 2 to 6 December in the largest ever Para sport event in the country
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Powerful speakers to discuss sport as tool for change in outlook towards disability
- Global leaders from United Nations, UN Human Rights, World Health Organisation, European Union, UNESCO and international governments among those presenting
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Tbilisi 2021: Day five preview
Three world record holders and as many reigning Paralympic champions will take the centre stage in Tbilisi on Thursday, 2 December
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Berlin 2021: Germany and Slovakia to fight for final Beijing ticket
Host nation beats Sweden 4-1 as Slovakians defeat Norway 4-2 to arrive tied in points to decisive game in the German capital on Wednesday
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Tbilisi 2021: Amalia Perez and Sherif Osman cement legendary status
Egyptian and Mexican starts return to the top of the podium with Ukraine's Mariana Shevchuk setting a new world record to round off a perfect year
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Dutch duo set the tone at home World Cup
Bunschoten and Vos dominate their races at season opening in Landgraaf while Montaggioni and Luchini go head-to-head again in the men’s SB-UL
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award announced
Tunisia’s Walid Ktila awarded for his Tokyo 2020 heroics
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Tbilisi 2021: Day four preview
All eyes are set on the Chinese Tan Yuijao, who is looking to win her third World Championships title in the Georgian capital