PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC and Commonwealth Games Federation form new partnership
Agreement allows for further development of the Para sport programme at Commonwealth Games
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Crockett at peace with post-Paralympic career
After ups-and-downs, US Paralympic medallist finds new purpose in life as an educator
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IPC is 'Proud Supporter' of Global Sports Week Paris
International forum to take place between 1-5 February 2021
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Veiga hoping for Cristiano Ronaldo's support at home Euros
'He is the most influential Portuguese in the world,' says Para swimmer who believes major events can change attitudes towards disabilities in the country
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World Championship hosts for 2021 and 2023 announced
Japan and Thailand presented the strongest bids to host the sport, which will make its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020
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IPC podcast: Hollywood can learn from Paralympics
‘Breaking Bad’ star shares how entertainment industry can improve portrayal of disability
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Ukrainian Anton Kriukov receives 18-month ban
Athlete suspended for breaching the terms of his sanction for an anti-doping rule violation
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Beijing 2022 countermeasure planning progresses
"There will be challenges ahead, however, which is why – through, for example, the COVID-19 countermeasure working group – we are fully preparing for all eventualities"
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IPC and Loughborough University partner on Para Sport Against Stigma project
IPC to work with NPCs of Ghana, Malawi and Zambia to deliver education programmes, athlete development and increase opportunities for Para sport to be broadcast in Sub Saharan Africa
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World Para Athletics launches membership consultation to Paris 2024
Proposal aim to strengthen competition programme, increasing opportunities for female athletes and athletes with High Support Needs