PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Japan sees the power of Siamand Rahman
Iran's Paralympic powerlifting champion boosts awareness of Tokyo 2020.
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Iran moving up in Para taekwondo
Fighters rewarded in August rankings after dominating Asian Open.
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Tokyo governor: Paralympics the priority for 2020
Koike says hosting successful Games more important than Olympics for city's future
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Tokyo 2020 unveil music video
Remake of 1964 Japanese classic to become a new hit ahead of Tokyo Paralympics
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Israel host goalball clinic
Officials trained by international referee at friendly tournament in Jerusalem.
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IPC President praises Nottwil 2017
Close to 270 athletes from 40 countries took part in first World Para Athletics Junior Championships.
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Hosts wanted for 2018 Para triathlons
Bidding process opens for events leading up to 2018 Worlds and Tokyo 2020.
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Nottwil 2017: Day four preview
The USA´s three-time world junior champion Hannah Dederick will go for four.
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Nottwil 2017: Iran´s Fathiganji dreams with Tokyo 2020 podium
Javelin thrower hopes Junior Worlds can act as catalyst for future Paralympic success.
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Nottwil 2017: Books are Quezada's golden secret
“Reading helps me focus,” reveals Mexico's world junior champion in the women's discus throw F40-F41.