PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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First-ever National Championships wraps up in India
More than 200 shooters take part in inaugural competition, with dominant performances from Manish Narwal and Avani Lekhara
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Aybar's journey to make her coach and country proud
'I want acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities in society and sport,' says athlete who aims to be first Dominican swimmer at the Paralympics
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Behind the lens with Paralympic photographers
Four photographers share their experiences of capturing Paralympic moments on film
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Caithness forges path for wheelchair curling
World Curling Federation President is a pioneer for female leaders in the world of sports
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IPC mourns passing of classification pioneer
McCann was committed to developing a system for fair and meaningful competition in Para sports
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Surprise history maker Gretsch ready for bigger spotlight at Beijing 2022
US Para biathlete proves she is no one-hit wonder en route to her second Paralympic Games
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Montaggioni rises from ‘black’ days to renew pursuit of elusive Paralympic medal
French Para snowboard champion banking on brain power to succeed at Beijing 2022
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Andrew Parsons congratulates Thomas Bach on his re-election
'Thomas and the IOC have shown great leadership in the last year since the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games'
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Masters and Lekomtsev sweep gold in World Cup races in Slovenia
World Para Nordic Skiing season's opener in Planica closes with Para biathlon individual and sprint races