PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Russia’s Sergei Sychev suspended for life
Powerlifter commits third anti-doping violation within 10 years
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World Wheelchair-B Curling Championship set to hit off
Three teams to earn promotion to 2020 Worlds in Switzerland
Bonn 2019: Teacher and Para dancer David Yerves goes against odds
Mexican intends to show his students anything is possible
Agitos Foundation announces Grant Support Programme 2019 recipients
Seventh edition of the programme will fund 29 Para sport development projects around the globe
Bonn 2019: New dance partner gives Hye-Jeong Jang new aspirations
South Korean Para dancer is grateful for her partnership
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Berlin 2019: Russia and Slovakia join World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool
Both teams finished one-two at World Championships B-Pool
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Kobe 2021: Japan on the spotlight
Japanese fans to enjoy the best athletics can offer with the 2020 Paralympic Games and 2021 World Para Athletics Championships fast approaching
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Tamara Leonelli ready for Paralympic debut
Chilean table tennis player is on a high after winning gold at Lima 2019 Parapans
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Para ice hockey player suspended for anti-doping violation
Athlete returned an adverse analytical finding during 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships
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2020 IWAS World Games: Sitting volleyball joins growing list of sports
A total of 10 sports have already been confirmed as part of the programme