PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paris 23: Strong and Drysdale crowned T72 world champions
Bulgaria’s Ruzhdi Ruzhdi sets first world record of the World Championships in the men’s shot put F55
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Paris 23: Mirzayorova beats Paralympic champion, Tlili extends domination
Colombia takes first one-two podium of the World Championships and Mexico bags the other gold of the morning session in the Charlety Stadium
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Paris 23 World Championships to crown 11 world champions on Sunday
Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili is among the reigning Paralympic champions taking part on the first day of competition at the World Championships
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Paris 23 Worlds: Wheelchair racing sensation Catherine Debrunner aims to shine
Two months after winning the prestigious Laureus Award in Paris, Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner returns to the city to compete at the Para Athletics World Championships
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Paris 23: Where to watch!
Para Athletics World Championships to be broadcast live in over 50 territories across all continents
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Paris ready to make history at Para Athletics World Championships
More than 1,300 athletes from 107 nations to compete in the first edition to be held in the Paralympic host city one year before the Games
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French long jumper Assoumani ready for "most exciting" World Championships in history
France's five-time Paralympian Arnaud Assoumani says, "It’s going to be the first time we will have so many people in the crowd, assisting and cheering for French athletes while also discovering Para sport."
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World Cup returns to Osijek after four years
Shooters from 35 nations will be vying for medals and Minimum Qualification Standards for Paris 2024, at the last World Cup before Lima 2023 Worlds
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Evenbreak announced Manchester 2023 Official Recruitment Partner
Multi-award-winning online job board committed to supporting disabled candidates gain employment with inclusive employers
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Paris 23 Worlds: Ticket information!
More than 100,000 tickets have been purchased for the World Championships that kicks off on Saturday at Charlety Stadium