PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Berlin Marathon: Schaer in search of more success
Swiss winner of the Marathon Major Series is the star of a short film about her amazing journey through 42 km
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Paralympic medallists dominate World Cup
Test event gives athletes first taste of competing at the Para powerlifting venue of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Innovative bedding for Paralympic and Olympic Villages
Bedding specifically designed to improve sleep will be provided for athletes
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Cheongju 2019: Tokyo bound Jana wants to end in LA
‘It’s difficult to combine motherhood and a sports career sometimes, but I've got a lot of support from my family’
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Vote for Best Female Athlete!
Ten countries represented among nominations
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Cheongju 2019: Setback no worry for Ammar Ali
Rio 2016 silver medallist has different perspective about missing podium at World Championships
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US team named for Worlds
Fourteen athletes back to defend gold medals from London 2017
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Follow live: Tokyo closes 2019 World Cup season
Japanese capital receives test event at Tokyo International Forum where Para powerlifting events will take place during the 2020 Games
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Worlds hots up after surprises
Rivalry emerges between Filipino and Russian dancers after close results