PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Suiarko blazes trail from Ukrainian village to the world
Para Nordic skier makes the best of countryside training during pandemic
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Teresa Perales wants to win medals for her son
Spain’s most decorated Paralympian is hoping to add to her 26 medal haul
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IPC President Andrew Parsons urges USTA to reconsider decision
The organisers of the US Open announced that this year's edition will not include wheelchair tennis
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US Open exclusion of wheelchair tennis evokes strong reactions
World's best accuse US Open of 'discrimination' following their announcement that wheelchair tennis competitions would not be included in this year's edition
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Cashmore gets creative
With partner Dave Ellis, the triathlon duo are finding ways to stay motivated for Tokyo 2020 next year during the British lockdown
Lena Schroeder deftly juggles training and frontline duty
'Times are hard. [But] it will get better,' says Norwegian Para ice hockey player who is working in the ER during the pandemic
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Sarti trains through pandemic
"I had a lot of time to think and ask myself important questions, some of which I found answers for"
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Bahrain to host 2021 Youth Para Games
Around 800 athletes under 20 expected to compete across nine sports
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Top moments in Para triathlon
A look back at highlights from the sport’s Paralympic debut at Rio 2016
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WADA launches webinar series for athletes
‘Despite the many challenges athletes are facing as a result of COVD-19, we want to provide assurance that anti-doping is not at a standstill’