PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Madeira 2020 competition dates confirmed
Biggest Para swimming competition before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, European Open Championships are set to take place in Portugal from 16 to 22 May
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Beijing 2022: 10 Para ice hockey athletes to watch
The stars who are likely to shine on ice in China one year from now at the next Paralympic Winter Games
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IPC kicks off Beijing 2022 1YTG celebrations
Packed digital schedule for snow sport enthusiasts
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Germany's Kai Schrameyer receives 2021 Brad Parks Award
German wheelchair tennis player's efforts to grow sport after retirement does not go unnoticed
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Q&A with Facundo Chavez: Para sport as a driver for human rights
IPC Governing Board member Juan Pablo Salazar interviews UN's human rights and disability officer
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Iran pays tribute to Siamand Rahman’s legacy
Four-day National Competition and series of events mark the first anniversary of the passing of two-time Paralympic champion
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Season’s first World Cup begins in Slovenia
Five out of eight last season’s Crystal Globe winners set to compete in the opening races in Planica against Paralympic and world champions
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Joachim Gerard remembers late coach in first Grand Slam singles title
Australian Open crown comes exactly two years since passing of Marc Grandjean
Sengul surprises Nemati at Fazza Para Archery Tournament
The world ranking event saw Turkey flex their strength ahead of Tokyo 2020
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IPC launches Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage
Education, learning opportunities and resources for Paralympic community provided