PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Growing in the great quarantine challenge: Thomas Walsh
On his blog, USA's Para alpine skier Thomas Walsh shares the many journeys through the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Athletes embrace #HockeyAtHome
Para ice hockey players around the world are finding ways to stay active and healthy
Information on tickets
Tickets that have already been purchased will be valid for the same session on a new date where possible
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Stoke Mandeville transformed to serve in coronavirus pandemic
Birthplace of the Paralympic Games re-purposed to help vulnerable COVID-19 patients
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Sport Week: Top moments in football 5-a-side
Brazil have won every Paralympic gold since the introduction of the sport in 2004
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British Paralympic Association pays tribute to Geoff Smedley
Sports Union for Athletes with Down’s Syndrome President is a leading pioneer in Para sports
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Equipment change helps Marcel Pavlik return to sport
Slovakian world No. 1 almost quits sport due to old bow
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Charl du Toit shares his lockdown experience on Instagram Live
Two-time Paralympic champion talks to athletes and fans from home in South Africa
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How a student’s perception on disability changed
A Georgian pupil felt compelled to take part in the Agitos Foundation’s education programme
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Adaptive Board Chicks bring girl power to Para snowboard
Dutch duo Lisa Bunschoten and Renske van Beek launch training camps to inspire new female riders