PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Newcomer Fernandez gets off to a golden start
Spanish swimmer takes her first international gold with a world record in the third day of the European Open Championships in Madeira
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Sport Week: Ones to Watch for Para archery
Big names and breakthrough starts want to solidify their names in Para archery history
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World Para Snow Sports concludes successful classifiers course
Online education course held from April to May attracts double the expected number of participants
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Fantastic Fantin leads Italy on golden Monday
Day two sees Italian swimmer break two world records, a battle of brothers from different countries and impressive Ukrainian performances
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Sport Week: 10 things to know about Para archery
From the types of bows to the sports origins, here are a list of facts to know ahead of Tokyo 2020
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World Para Powerlifting expresses condolences to family of Mohammad Abuarar
Jordanian Para powerlifter defended his country in two World Championships
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Cockroft and Jong pulverise records in Nottwil
Dutch long jumper and British wheelchair racer impress during the three-day star-studded Grand Prix in Switzerland
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Toyota makes game-changing move to support US Paralympic Movement
Company launching first-of-its-kind programme offering up to USD 5 million in support and sponsorship opportunities to all US Paralympic athletes
Belarus brilliance on opening day in Madeira
Ihar Boki breaks world record in his first final while Italians take seven gold at the European Open Championships on Sunday
Paralympic symbol unveiled as Tokyo 2020 marks 100 days to go
Countdown to the opening of the Paralympic Games in 2021 is underway following a historic ceremony in Tokyo