PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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2021 World Series provisional calendar announced
For the first time the Para swimming series will take place in the year of the Paralympic Games
![IPC Annual Report 2019-2020](/sites/default/files/2020-12/Annual%20Report%202019-2020.jpg)
IPC publish its 2019-2020 Annual Report
'Our role in transforming the world through sport has never been more needed or urgently required for the world’s largest marginalised community'
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A year in review by IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Chelsey Gotell
'The Athletes’ Council led and facilitated 10 workshops to gather a better understanding on ways athletes from all nations could express their views on key subjects at the Paralympic Games, while respecting the Paralympic Movement’s values and principles'
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Yanina Martínez on a learning pathway
Paralympic champion adapts to new reality after coronavirus outbreak
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Tokyo 2020: Plans in place to ensure successful Games
Final decision on the maximum number of spectators permitted at venues and concrete health requirements for international spectators will be made by spring 2021
Santiago 2023 sports programme announced
Next edition of the Parapan American Games to feature 17 Para sports, with Para archery returning
![A female snowboarder with a prosthetic leg competing](/sites/default/files/2020-12/GettyImages-932677924.jpg)
New events get provisional approval for Milano Cortina 2026
Two new Para snowboard events for female athletes included among the 18 announced as part of upcoming sports programme
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New Paris 2024 powerlifting and swimming venues announced
Para athletics marathon to start and finish in Seine-Saint-Denis according to new Paralympic Games masterplan
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IPC Governing Board take key decisions for future Paralympic Games
IPC Board approve Milano Cortina 2026 sport programme and optimised Paris 2024 venue masterplan