PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Japanese players grow Para ice hockey awareness at Skills Development Camp
Nana Sato and Meika Fujiwara have a clear goal in mind following their experience during three days of practices in Bangkok
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Manchester 2023: Day one to crown 26 new world champions
Over 530 athletes from 67 countries will be competing at the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships from Monday to Sunday at the Manchester Aquatics Centre
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Aussie athletes feeling freedom on sleds in Bangkok
Belinda Green and Noella Angel are among the eight female athletes participating at the WPIH Skills Development Camp presented by Citi
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Manchester 2023: Where to watch!
Allianz Para Swimming World Championships will be streamed live to over 40 countries and also on World Para Swimming website and Facebook page
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Poynton and Hegde creating 'something positive' in Thailand
Coaches from Australia and Norway share their Para ice hockey experience and knowledge at the Skills Development Camp presented by Citi in Bangkok
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IPC mourns the passing of NPC Israel President Eli Birenbaum
Birenbaum was passionate about the positive impact that Para sport could have on society
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Athletes' passion motivates tireless volunteers in Bangkok
Athletes from all participating nations already in the Thai capital for the World Para Ice Hockey Skills Development Camp presented by Citi
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Brisbane 2032: Celebrating nine years to the Paralympic and Olympic Games
The Paralympic Agitos and the Olympic Rings have arrived in Brisbane, Australia. It is the first time both symbols have been on display in Australia since the Sydney 2000 Games
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World Para Ice Hockey to hold 2023 Skills Development Camp in Bangkok
Event will run from 28 to 30 July and feature athletes from Australia, Japan, Korea and the host nation at Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena
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Manchester 2023: Newcomers to watch
Six rising Para swimming stars at this year's World Championships who are likely to make the headlines in the future