PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sport Week: 10 things to know about wheelchair fencing
The sport adapted by Sir Ludwig Guttmann more than 65 years ago continues to evolve
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IPC, WHO sign MoU for promotion of diversity and equity in health and sports
'This new partnership is one that will greatly benefit society, as sport is a tremendous tool for ensuring persons lead active and healthy lifestyles.'
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IPC saddened by death of Vu The Phiet
Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Sports Association for People with Disabilities passed away at the age of 71
Colombia's Jose Leep: It's still fun after all these years
Mainstay of Colombia’s national team has been there for all the team’s highs and lows since 2009 and will look to write a new chapter at Tokyo 2020
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Refugee athletes host Olympian and Paralympian Online Experiences
'Hosting on Airbnb has helped me have financial stability during a very difficult year, and Online Experiences has given us the space to share our voices and stories as refugees and athletes with the world'
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IPC congratulate successful Brisbane 2032 bid
'Brisbane 2032 presented arguably the most integrated Olympic and Paralympic bid we have ever seen, underlining their commitment to staging spectacular and sustainable Paralympic Games in 11 years’ time'
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Germany to continue upward trajectory at Tokyo 2020
Hot form bodes well for medal success in Para athletics and cycling
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Expectations galore with one month to go to Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Dreams soon to become realities with the Paralympics around the corner
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Sport Week: Ones to watch for wheelchair basketball
Who to look out for when the wheelchair basketball competition kicks off at the Paralympic Games for the 16th time