PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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British Para equestrian great Lee Pearson trots into new phase in life
Having a family feels like ‘fulfillment’ for the Paralympic star from Great Britain
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ASEAN Para Games 2021 updates on progress
Multi-sport event set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December
World Para Dance Sport reveals Online Competition winners
Para dancers from five countries among the winners in the seven categories of the first ever Freestyle & Showdance virtual event
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Italian stars reign supreme at home World Series
Antonio Fantin breaks world record while Simone Barlaam, Carlotta Gilli and others clinch double victories in Lignano Sabbiadoro
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Oney Tapia and world champions claim double gold in Jesolo
Italy's Rio 2016 medallist and Tunisia's Raoua Tlili sweep throw events during first Grand Prix in the Italian city
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Evan Austin leads USA's golden World Series in Lewisville
Home swimmers take 14 victories during three-day competition with great performances from Australian, Japanese and Mexican visitors
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Vilde Nilsen beats the odds and looks ahead to major victories
In interview to world champion Carina Edlinger, Norwegian star talks about her preparation for biggest season yet with Lillehammer 2021 and Beijing 2022
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World Para Snow Sports Championships achieve Green Event status
Online course to educate and transform 1,300 accredited people into environmental ambassadors for Lillehammer 2021
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Italy aims for another gold rush at Lignano 2021
Third leg of the World Series marks the return to international competition for some of world champions and record holders
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IPC appoint Wrenn as new Paralympic Games Chief
The senior executive boasts over 20 years of major events experience