PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Leonelli ready for Paralympic debut
Chilean table tennis player is on a high after winning gold at Lima 2019 Parapans
![Agitos](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/images/160816074328431_IPC%2BLogo%2B16-9.jpg?itok=hiySSSkG)
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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Sitting volleyball joins growing list of sports
A total of 10 sports have already been confirmed as part of the programme
Road to Tokyo 2020 workshops kick off in Japan
Agitos Foundation, Tokyo 2020 and Japanese Paralympic Committee launch the first of a series of activities aimed at Asian countries
![a group of blind footballers celebrate their win](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/images/171030142114127_Morocco%2Bwin%2BF5.jpg?itok=nSaWeufd)
Tokyo 2020 slots up for grabs at African Championships
Morocco look to win their fourth consecutive title
Angelica Bernal is the best of the month!
Colombian claims Semana Guga Kuerten title and extends winning-streak
![female Para dancer Julia Sadkowska stretches out her arms during a dance move](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/images/181113091703660_Julia-sadkowska-lomianki.jpg?h=ee468f0c&itok=fIPvIRAf)
Sadkowska finds freedom on dance floor
Multi-talented 21-year-old competes in four Para sports but finds the biggest happiness in Para dance
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Tokyo 2020 unveils Paralympic Torch Relay details
Regional flame lighting cerebrations and departure ceremonies will be held in 43 of Japan’s 47 prefectures
![Athletics track at the Dubai Club for People of Determination](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2019-11/Dubai-stadium-2019.jpg?h=44b77a35&itok=nyg5gdsj)
Dubai to kick off 2020 Grand Prix
Same stadium of the 2019 World Championships to stage first event in March
![IPC President Andrew Parsons meets Colombian President Ivan Duque](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2019-11/Andrew-Colombia-Duque.jpg?h=ecd97902&itok=wRxIJpec)
IPC President meets Colombian President
The pair discussed how Para sport development drives the human rights agenda