PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC pledges support for clean sport on WADA’s annual Play True Day
International Paralympic Committee CEO Mike Peters calls for athletes to express support for clean sport ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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Zakiyev hopes training regime will aid quest for third gold
Azerbaijan’s Para judo legend on his preparations for a sixth Paralympics
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Josemarcio Sousa relives goalball glory moments
The top scorer from the Tokyo Paralympics reflects on his long journey to gold as he targets title defence this summer
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Sevda Altunoluk training for Paralympic triple
Coffee and carbs powering Turkiye’s goalball star to potential third gold
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History for France in a Skien thriller
France record their first ever B-Pool win, whilst Germany and Norway maintain their perfect start at World Para Ice Hockey Championships
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Age is just a number for Katja Karjalainen
Finland’s happy-go-lucky horse-loving sexagenarian reflects on her stunning career
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IPC calls for Expressions of Interest in transfer of governance of Para powerlifting
Cities, national governments, sport organisations and other entities are invited to express their interest in the sport
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Skien 2024: Norway get the royal seal of approval
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway oversee another sparkling display from home team; wins for Germany, Sweden too on day two of World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool
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Madeira 2024: A look back at the European Championships
Portuguese island will host the seventh edition of the Euros this year marking the 15th anniversary of the inaugural championships in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Behind the scenes with Para equestrian gold medallist Jorgensen
Demark's Tobias Thorning Jorgensen shares his training regime as he prepares to defend his titles at Paris 2024