PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Manchester 2023: A Look Back at the World Championships in British waters
Worlds to take place in Great Britain for the third time when the action kicks off at the Manchester Aquatics Centre in a 100 days from now
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IPC announces World Para Sports Unit Board members
Board to govern the six Para sports the International Paralympic Committee serves as the International Federation for (Para athletics, Para dance sport, Para ice hockey, Para powerlifting, Para swimming and shooting Para sport) and monitor their progress towards separation from the IPC
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‘We need to make a difference’ says Peruvian Para sports pioneer Lucha Villar
Named one of the 50 most powerful women in Peru, Lucha Villar has helped to grow Para sports in the country, including through the successful hosting of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games
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Malaysia’s first medallist in boccia Chew Wei Lun has big hopes for the future
Chew Wei Lun took the silver medal in boccia’s BC1 category at Tokyo 2020 and became Malaysia’s first-ever Paralympic medallist in the sport. While he retired after the Games, he continues to look forward to more history being made for his country
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Worlds’ spots in focus as World Series lands in United States
Paralympic champion Coan to lead the host nation challenge as 140 swimmers from 13 nations ready for major test ahead of Manchester 2023
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Children’s book series aims to write new chapter for Para sports in Argentina
'People first, athletes second and disability third’ is the main message of seven children's books on Para athletes. The books are packed with digital features, such as sign language and audio options, to make the reading experience accessible for everyone
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Hug sets new course record, Scaroni picks first win at Boston Marathon
USA wheelchair racer wins despite pit stop while Swiss Paralympic champion triumphs for sixth time in dominant fashion
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Paris 23 Worlds: Lisa Adams looking to put the pieces together for another gold
New Zealand’s Paralympic and world champion on life in a sporting family, the next steps to success and having an Olympic legend sister for a coach
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IPC President Andrew Parsons: "We want Paris 2024 to change the world”
With 500 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the IPC President reflects on the potential of the Games to bring lasting change for people with disabilities in France and the important gains made so far
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Road to Paris 2024: how qualification works in 22 Paralympic summer sports
Up to 4,400 athletes will take part in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in 500 days, but first they need to qualify. Here’s how the qualification system works in each of the 22 sports to be staged at the Games