PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Giovanni Achenza aims to prove age is no barrier
Italian is oldest triathlete at opening World Series event
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Ostrava 2019: Battle for world title begins
Top eight teams face off for Championship glory
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Tokyo 2020 partners with Agitos and JPC
Organisations join forces under 'Road to Tokyo 2020' programme
Eger 2019: Mariana Shevchuk shines
Ukrainian leads the way on excellent day for young talent
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Vinicius Rodrigues races into record books
Sprinter sets new world record on opening day in Sao Paulo
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Glasgow 2019: Records smashed on first day
Hosts dominate opening races of latest World Series
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Lima 2019: Parapans schedule revealed
Table tennis to kick off biggest Games to date
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World’s best line up in Sao Paulo
Star-studded Brazilian team headline Grand Prix field
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Vejle declares 2019 ‘Year of Para Sport’
Danish city uses events as a platform for change
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Ostrava 2019: Get to know Canada
Defending champions round off series of Worlds team previews