PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Refugee athletes Parfait Hakizimana and Anas Al Khalifa defy the odds in Tokyo
Hakizimana will compete in Para taekwondo while Al Khalifa will participate in the canoe competition
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Day 9: Paralympic Games preview
Taekwondo and canoe start competitions in a day with 47 medal events at Tokyo 2020
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Raoua Tlili makes it double gold again
Tunisian thrower defends her Rio 2016 title smashing the world record in a morning session with Canada, China, Iran, RPC and USA also topping the podium
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China's magnificent seven and surprising Jordan shine in Japan
Chinese team takes seven golds to put the country in first place in the all-time Paralympic medal count as 24 nations reach the podium at Tokyo 2020
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Speaking up about mental health struggles is a sign of strength
Resources available for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic athletes, as well as peers
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High jump is an easy obstacle for med school student Sam Grewe
Heavy academic work load served as a concentration tool for the University of Michigan student to win the men's T63 event in Tokyo
![Yuma Yamazaki with Sarina Satomi](/sites/default/files/2021-07/Yuma%20Yamazaki%20with%20Sarina%20Satomi.jpg)
Day 8: Paralympic Games preview
Para badminton makes its debut in a day where a total of 43 medals will be at stake in several sports, including athletics and swimming
Tokyo 2020 Day 8: Ones to Watch
Mauricio Valencia (athletics), Luca Mazzone (road cycling) and several para badminton stars are ready to shine
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Day 7 review: Road cycling champions take over and stamp authority
Jammed-pack action at the Fuji International Speedway, while legends make their marks in the pool, track and shooting range