PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Nemati sees archery as a metaphor for life
Iranian Para archer aims for third Paralympic gold title at Tokyo 2020 while being a role model for women
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IPC podcast 'A Winning Mindset' wins Webby Award
First official Paralympic podcast picks up major international award honouring excellence on the Internet
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Newcomer Fernandez gets off to a golden start
Spanish swimmer takes her first international gold with a world record in the third day of the European Open Championships in Madeira
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Ones to Watch for Para archery
Big names and breakthrough starts want to solidify their names in Para archery history
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World Para Snow Sports concludes successful classifiers course
Online education course held from April to May attracts double the expected number of participants
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Fantastic Fantin leads Italy on golden Monday in Euros
Day two sees Italian swimmer break two world records, a battle of brothers from different countries and impressive Ukrainian performances
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10 things to know about Para archery
From the types of bows to the sports origins, here are a list of facts to know ahead of Tokyo 2020
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WPPO expresses condolences to family of Mohammad Abuarar
Jordanian Para powerlifter defended his country in two World Championships
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Cockroft and Jong pulverise world records in Nottwil
Dutch long jumper and British wheelchair racer impress during the three-day star-studded Grand Prix in Switzerland
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Toyota makes game-changing move in the USA
Company launching first-of-its-kind programme offering up to USD 5 million in support and sponsorship opportunities to all US Paralympic athletes