PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tbilisi 2021: Abdelkareem Khattab destroys world record with monstrous performance
Jordan's Paralympic champion improves previous mark by 10kg to take his first world title on Saturday with golds to China and Iran
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Bahrain 2021: Thailand’s Inkhaoyoi takes first gold, Iran tops medals table
Para athletics gives first victory to host nation, South Korea shines in goalball and Iran leads the way in wheelchair basketball
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Tbilisi 2021: Day eight preview
Spotlight is on the heavyweights who compete for two sets of medals on the penultimate day of competition at the Hualing Ballroom
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Impact of sport development on people with disabilities
'A lot of people with disabilities have had so much negativity that they almost carry the burden of other people’s ignorance. So its our responsibility as a community to build them back up'
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Tbilisi 2021: Folashade Oluwafemiayo smashes world record again
Nigerian beats her own mark for the fourth time this year to retain world title, while China's Gu Xiaofei defeats Tokyo 2020 champion on day six
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Canadian stars to face international rivals again as World Cup returns to Canmore
Beijing 2022 qualifications on the line as Canada hosts six Para cross-country and biathlon races with over 125 athletes from 15 nations
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WeThe15 message reaches 80% of the world in 2021
First campaigns for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities to launch in early 2022
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Tbilisi 2021: Day seven preview
China has two reigning Paralympic champions and a world champion in action on Saturday (4 December) keen to extend their domination
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I’mPOSSIBLE updates toolkit with outstanding athlete stories
Paralympians Lassam Katongo and Katarzyna Rogowiec are featured in the newest version of the toolkit
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'A Winning Mindset' podcast returns for a second season with a focus on mental health
- IPC and Allianz again partner on the empowering season where Paralympians discuss life-lessons through sport