PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Fabio Torres leads hosts as World Cup kicks off in Bogota
Forty-three athletes from 14 nations set to compete in the Colombian capital in first international event to take place during the pandemic
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Inside the mind of a vision impaired Para biathlete
Watching Clara Klug in action is extraordinary, but understanding how she succeeds is even better
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Romele starts off third World Cup season with big surprise win
Four athletes grab double gold in season’s opening races, including USA's Laureus Awards winner Oksana Masters
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Beijing 2022: Yutao Cui wants to leave a winter sports legacy
'I hope winter sports will be understood by more people and more disabled people will get involved in sports,' says national team captain
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Madeira 2020 competition dates confirmed
Biggest Para swimming competition before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, European Open Championships are set to take place in Portugal from 16 to 22 May
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Beijing 2022: 10 Para ice hockey athletes to watch
The stars who are likely to shine on ice in China one year from now at the next Paralympic Winter Games
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IPC kicks off Beijing 2022 1YTG celebrations
Packed digital schedule for snow sport enthusiasts
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Schrameyer receives 2021 Brad Parks Award
German wheelchair tennis player's efforts to grow sport after retirement does not go unnoticed
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Facundo Chavez: Para sport as a driver for human rights
IPC Governing Board member Juan Pablo Salazar interviews UN's human rights and disability officer
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Iran pays tribute to Siamand Rahman’s legacy
Four-day National Competition and series of events mark the first anniversary of the passing of two-time Paralympic champion