PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Brazil off to record-breaking start
Historic first day at the Parapan American Games as Paulino and Rodrigues set new marks
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Linz-Ottensheim 2019: Rowers go for titles and Tokyo
Four Paralympic boat classes expected to produce fierce competition
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Basel 2019: Prem pulls off stunning upset
Favourite Thomas Wandschneider falls to unseeded Indian at Para badminton Worlds
Spectacular ceremony opens Parapans
The biggest Para sport celebration in the Americas begins with a stunning Opening Ceremony in front of a packed National Stadium
Castillo receives ‘José Luis Campo’ award
Mexican Para powerlifter chosen Americas Athlete of 2018
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Paralympic superstars take over Tokyo
New campaign marking one year to go features Paralympians at iconic Tokyo landmarks
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Durand honoured for stunning career
Paralympic champion leaves her handprints alongside those of Usain Bolt in Peru
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Six teams, one spot for Tokyo 2020
Multi-sport competition also acts as Americas Championship
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Indian displays No. 1 form at World Championships
India’s world No. 1 survives first game to advance at World Championships
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A Paralympics that will change the world
IPC President believes next year’s Paralympics will be the best yet in terms of sporting performance