PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tatyana McFadden and young stars make Nottwil return
Swiss leg of the Grand Prix 2021 marks first international track competition for Paralympic legend in almost two years
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Euros, a very special place for Simone Barlaam
Three years after his breakthrough in Dublin, Italian Para swimmer goes for more gold medals in Madeira
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Refugee Para swimmer Abbas Karimi driven to prove a lesson at Tokyo 2020
Born without arms, Karimi fled his home in Afghanistan to explore a new future
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Veiga and Grachat lead Portugal at home Euros
Eight athletes to represent the hosts at the second edition of the European Open Championships in Madeira
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From tragedy to triumph, Tang Xuemei finds true calling for sitting volleyball
Chinese player survives earthquake and goes on to become Paralympic champion
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Wheelchair basketball draws made for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Women and men’s groups set up thrilling tip off in August
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Five takeaways from the Para athletics test event
Japanese and Asian records fall as 120 Para athletes take part in the Ready Steady Tokyo competition at the National Stadium
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P&G and Archewell Foundation to use Para sports to build better communities
Global partnership aims to make a difference in three focus areas
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WHO expresses confidence in delivery of safe and secure Tokyo 2020 Games
Executive Director of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme supports countermeasures, Playbooks and decision on spectators
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Madeira 2020 joins UN SDG #TurnItAround
European Open Championships to support promotion and awareness about United Nations Sustainable Development Goals