PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Athlete in numbers: Sherif Osman
The Egyptian star in search for a fourth Paralympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020
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Russia win wheelchair curling world title
Important Paralympic qualification points earned ahead of Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics
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Tokyo 2020 G-SATELLITE takes off for International Space Station
The G-SATELLITE was developed primarily by Tokyo University and installed in a Satellite Orbital Deployer by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
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Get to know the IPC’s 2020 IWD Recognition winners
Three leaders who worked to change perceptions on disability and are honoured on International Women's Day
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2020 International Women’s Day Recognition award winners revealed
Three incredible role models who have impacted the Paralympic Movement and continue inspiring female leaders
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Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch - Women's standing events
A class with a complete Ukrainian dominance
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She Can Lift: Para Powerlifting community celebrates International Women's Day
Sport has seen immense growth in participation since women's event were added to Paralympic Games programme 20 years ago
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Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Men’s standing events
A closer look at two top contenders in the World Championships
![South Korean man in wheelchair leans over to hit the badminton birdie](/sites/default/files/2019-08/kim-jung-jun.jpg)
Family support inspires Kim Jung jun to go for Tokyo gold
The South Korean is keen to win first Paralympic medal for his daughters as badminton makes its debut