PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC congratulate successful Brisbane 2032 bid
'Brisbane 2032 presented arguably the most integrated Olympic and Paralympic bid we have ever seen, underlining their commitment to staging spectacular and sustainable Paralympic Games in 11 years’ time'
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Germany to continue upward trajectory at Tokyo 2020
Hot form bodes well for medal success in Para athletics and cycling
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Expectations galore with one month to go to Paralympic Games
Dreams soon to become realities with the Paralympics around the corner
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Ones to watch for wheelchair basketball
Who to look out for when the wheelchair basketball competition kicks off at the Paralympic Games for the 16th time
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Great Britain launches women's Para ice hockey programme
British Para Ice Hockey Association is recruiting women in the country interested in taking up the sport regardless of their experience or access to equipment
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Sisterhood boosts Jungeun Kang’s growth ahead of Tokyo
'When I was young, I had rivalry with my older sister. I always wanted to beat her.'
Defending champion Yip Pin Xiu ready for test in Tokyo
The 29-year-old focuses on what she can control ahead of fourth Paralympic Games
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IPC calls for EOI to become the governing bodies of Para athletics and Para swimming
Cities, national governments, sport organisations and other entities are invited to express their interest
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10 things to know about wheelchair basketball
A fast-paced game between two teams trying to shoot a ball into the opposing team’s basket.