PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sport Week: 10 things to know about Para powerlifting
The sport has been part of the Paralympic Games since Barcelona 1992
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Ostrava 2021: Norway hold off Slovakia to take second win
Nordic team make step closer towards Beijing 2022 dream in a day with first USA victory and second wins for Canada and RPC in Czech Republic
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Pelendritou wraps up Berlin World Series with three world records
Cypriot makes remarkable return as German capital hosts four days of record breaking performances from athletes set to shine in Tokyo
Dubai 2021: Lingling leads Chinese domination
China take four golds in the two first days of the World Cup with reigning world champion breaking the world record three times in UAE
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Ostrava 2021: Action-packed opening day see Canada top USA
World Championships kick off with Norway fending off Italy in thrilling overtime shootout, South Korea edge hosts Czech Republic and RPC beating Slovakia
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World records wrap up the Lima 2021 World Cup
Italy's Andrea Liverani equals mark in the R5 - mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 and Ukraine clinches more gold to top medals table in Peru
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Berlin 2021: Zijderveld and Dadaon set standards with Tokyo around the corner
Dutch world champion Zijderveld sets untapered world record, while Israeli swimmer shines with two gold medals and another world record
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Romania's Bologa and Gergely form golden partnership in judo
Romanian Paralympic medallist guided by wisdom from coach
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Ostrava 2021: Where to watch!
World Championships will be live in Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, USA and World Para Ice Hockey Facebook page
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Dubai welcomes star-studded line-up for last World Cup before Tokyo 2020
Paralympic and world champions take centre stage in final opportunity to earn ranking points to grab a slot at the Games in Japan