PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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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
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Peerless Perales goes golden again
Veteran champion celebrates on penultimate day of Worlds
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USA’s Julia Gaffney gorges on gold at last
Rising star finally breaks through for win by slimmest of margins
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Joany Badenhorst announces retirement
Australia's pioneer female Para snowboarder decides to leave elite competition
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Abdurasulov suspended for anti-doping violation
Uzbekistani powerlifter suspended for four years
Madeira to host 2021 World Championships
Tenth edition of the World Championships will be the first to take place in Portugal
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Host the 2021 World Championships!
Interested organisers can bid to host the sport’s biggest event in 2021