PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Viral moments of 2022 in the Paralympic Movement
As we bid farewell to 2022, watch some of the most popular videos on the International Paralympic Committee social media channels
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Two continents, multiple ambitions: Para swimmer Rodrigues thrives on packed agenda
Eight-time Paralympic medallist, Phelipe Rodrigues of Brazil, mixes training for major international competitions with media work, studying, giving motivational speeches and sports clinics, all while commuting between South America and Europe
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Nepal celebrates historic first thanks to Para taekwondo champion Shrijana Ghising
Nepal’s Para taekwondo team continues its history-making path as Shrijana Ghising becomes Nepal’s first-ever international champion at the season-ending Para Grand Prix Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Top 10 moments from the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games
Take a look at 10 memorable moments from the Paralympic Winter Games
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Reddentes Sports secures broadcast rights in 13 Asian countries for Paris 2024 Games
Five additional countries in the Asian region - Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Mongolia, Pakistan - will enjoy live sports broadcasts from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Dubai 2022: Khattab smashes world record thrice as final World Cup wraps up
Paralympic champion propels Jordan to third place even as Gharibshahi sets new world record for Iran; hosts UAE end with five medals
IOC Coordination Commission for 2026 Games holds first on-site meeting in Milan
First on-site IOC Coordination Commission meeting outlines priorities during transition period for Milano Cortina 2026 with Andrea Varnier taking part in his first international meeting as the Organising Committee's CEO
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Teenage runner Misoya spreads joy and family pride from dirt tracks in Malawi
Poverty and lean training conditions no obstacle for 17-year-old runner determined to bring pride to his large family and remote village in southeastern Africa
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IPC publish 2021-2022 Annual Report
IPC President Andrew Parsons: “It was an extremely hard but rewarding year, which ensured the IPC’s purpose grew in strength and relevance globally"
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Top Paralympic moments of 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, let’s look back at the memorable moments in the Paralympic Movement this year