PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Pillay wants underdog story to conclude at Tokyo 2020
South African shot put athlete flew under the radar into Paralympic bronze in Rio
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Paralympic Torch Relay outline revealed
The individual flames will be brought together and become a single Paralympic Flame in Tokyo next year
![Graphic explaining how Tokyo 2020 will make a sustainable Games](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2020-09/sustainability-concept-tokyo-2020.jpg?h=993665d9&itok=QeOM1mmr)
From recycled plastic to Victory Ceremony podiums
Next year's Games will be the first occasion in history where members of the public participated in the collection of used plastic to produce the podiums
![Koyo Iwabuchi](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2020-09/Koyo%20Iwabuchi.jpg?h=9a9f69cf&itok=1pAbCu6r)
Q&A with Iwabuchi Koyo
Japanese medal hopeful opens up about his YouTube channel, working through the Tokyo 2020 postponement and more
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Vanhove helps Belgium build on success
At the helm of the Belgian Bulls's success, captain Tom Vanhove aims to continue their winning streak through to the Paralympic Games
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Gurjar keen to erase Rio 2016 debacle
‘During this lockdown, my throw has improved. I am now throwing beyond 68 metres’
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Horsburgh opens up about dark times and how goalball saved her
Australian overcame bullying and is now a two-time Paralympian. She shares her journey in "A Winning Mindset" podcast
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Paralympic judo history rests on Pernheim
At 28 years old, the Swede feels her golden time is at Tokyo 2020
Joo's journey back to taekwondo
After seven years away from the sport, Joo's competitive side was rekindled and he is targeting Tokyo 2020
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Overseas training re-invigorates Kimura
Country's top Para swimmer changed training bases and found a new coach after Rio 2016. The move helped him find new motivation for his home Games