PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Dubai 2023: Mohsin steers Iraq to first men’s team gold
A strong Chinese team take women’s team gold, while Ukraine claim mixed team triumph to wrap up this year's World Championships
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Citi Volunteer Award 2023 nominees: Meet James Chiutsi
Malawi Paralympic Committee President one of three people shortlisted for the honour, which can be voted for online as part of the 2023 PARA SPORT Awards
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Paralympic superstar Bebe Vio ready to live her dream
Two-time Paralympic wheelchair fencing champion shares what Paris 2024 means to her
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Blind football and goalball teams book tickets to Paris 2024 at IBSA World Games
More than 1,000 athletes competed across 10 sports at the IBSA World Games, which took place between 18-27 August.
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Stage set for Women's World Challenge with top action
In total, 67 women will participate with four more countries being represented than last year, and there will be an all-women officiating staff once again.
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Citi Volunteer Award 2023 nominees: Meet Rebecca Foulsham
New Zealand classifier one of three people shortlisted for the honour, which can be voted for online as part of the 2023 PARA SPORT Awards
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Rosters revealed for 2023 Women’s World Challenge
Hosts USA, Canada, Great Britain and Team World return for the second edition of the event presented by Citi in Green Bay
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Dubai 2023: Khattab provides fitting finale with record breaking show
Jordanian improves own world record by one kilo while Iran's Rostami defies pain to win second gold to wrap up the individual events at this year's Worlds
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Nominees revealed for the Citi Volunteer Award at the PARA SPORT Awards 2023
Award recognises those who have given their own time to support the Paralympic Movement
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Dubai 2023: Yongkai, Yujiao warn Paris 2024 rivals with golden show
Chinese stars take world titles overcoming legends Sherif and Perez; Ahmed wins first gold for Egypt at this year's World Championships