PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Seven things to know about Lillehammer 2021
August marks 6 months to go until the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships
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World Para Ice Hockey publishes 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
Plan outlines the mission, vision and the three strategic priorities for the sport in the new cycle
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Bosco rekindles love for cycle
Dad helps Paralympic bronze medalist get back on bike
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Blood, Snot and Tears: A celebration of life and disability
'Many years later, I would learn that just as the struggle of black people is not to be white nor that of the LGBT community to be straight, my struggle as a person with a disability should not be to walk, but to live a full life with equal rights and opportunities — as I am'
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Para athletes invited to register for global consultation
'The whole IPC Governing Board is looking forward to hear what the Para athlete community has to say during these focus groups'
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Madeira 2020 Europeans postponed to 2021
Portuguese island to host the competition for the second time with 500 swimmers set to be in action
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Japan's badminton squad brewing with talent
Newbie Daiki Kajiwara switches from baseball to badminton while Ayako Suzuki gives the veteran punch
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Li recalls defining moment
Surprise world champion affirms goal for Tokyo 2020 next year
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Moen in 'no excuses' mode ahead of home Worlds
Norway’s teenage prodigy grows up through experience with able-bodied snowboard team in the lead up to Lillehammer 2021
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Tanni Grey-Thompson - Inspiring the next generation of Paralympians
'It's been an amazing journey to see where the Paralympic movement is today. For young people today we have to make sure they have an opportunity to get active and play sport.'