PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Basel 2019: Leani Ratri Oktila conquers the world
Indonesian takes first world title as finals begin at Para badminton World Championships
Lima 2019: McKenna Dahl makes shooting history
US star takes gold in the first competition in Parapan American Games history
Tokyo 2020: Medals revealed as hosts celebrate one year to go
Mass-participation events and uniform designs launched as part of landmark
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Lima 2019: Uruguay win first gold
Henry Borges claims judo gold while Brazil dominate table tennis events
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Lima 2019: Brazil off to record-breaking start in athletics
Historic first day at the Parapan American Games as Paulino and Rodrigues set new marks
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Linz-Ottensheim 2019: Rowers go for titles and Tokyo
Four Paralympic boat classes expected to produce fierce competition
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Basel 2019: Prem Kumar Ale pulls off stunning upset
Favourite Thomas Wandschneider falls to unseeded Indian at Para badminton Worlds
Lima 2019: Spectacular ceremony opens Parapans
The biggest Para sport celebration in the Americas begins with a stunning Opening Ceremony in front of a packed National Stadium
Jesús Castillo receives ‘José Luis Campo’ award
Mexican Para powerlifter chosen Americas Athlete of 2018
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Tokyo 2020: Paralympic superstars take over the city
New campaign marking one year to go features Paralympians at iconic Tokyo landmarks