PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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World Para Powerlifting express condolences to family of Ndidi Nwosu
Nigerian powerlifter took a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
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Top moments in Para equestrian
Unforgettable Paralympic Games memories from the sport
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World Para Powerlifting launches innovative online competition
“Raise The Bar Together” invites athletes to submit lift videos from their homes during COVID-19 outbreak
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Amy Truesdale keen to cash on precious gift - time
'I have qualified a place for GB. In my opinion it shows that my training plan is going really well and I will just continue what I am doing'
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Tokyo 2020: Paralympic hopefuls react to the new dates
Para athletes take to social media with optimism following the latest announcement about next year's Paralympics
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IWRF appoints Steve Griffiths as Chief Executive Officer
‘There will be significant challenges as I join at an unprecedented time with all sport being affected by the Covid-19 virus’
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics set for August 2021
Paralympics will take place 24 August-5 September 2021
Welcome to Para equestrian
An artistic Para sport where rider and horse become one
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British Paralympian joins fight against coronavirus
'One of the things that people seem to be struggling with is that feeling of powerlessness where they can’t do anything. I’m lucky to have the skill-set to help fight what is going on and that is a positive that I’m taking.'
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World Cup: Seven top moments
Incredible comebacks, acts of kindness, birthday surprises and Russian celebrations took the 2019-20 season to a new level