PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Jesper Pedersen back for more crystal globe glory
Following miraculous return after life-threatening illness, Norwegian skier is hungry for more in the new season
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Asian Paralympic Committee launch new Strategic Plan
'We’re looking forward to delivering the plan on behalf of our members and for the benefit of Asian para-athletes'
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Stellar Canadian comebacks kick off World Cup season
Canadians among the biggest winners in the first three super-G races
Second Nordic Skiing World Cup all about opportune moments
Plenty of points on the line at three cross-country and three biathlon races to be held in Germany
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Nohemi Carabali suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years
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Vote for the best of December
Two summer and one winter athletes nominated
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Zeyen inks signature into Bonn history
German Paralympic and world champion, and IPC employee receives city’s highest honour
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2020 preview: What to watch
Tokyo 2020 highlights action-packed year of Para sports
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Azimi Asadollah suspended for anti-doping violation
The Iranian Para athlete has been suspended for nine months
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Second Paralympic Games Ticket Lottery to Start 15 January
Last opportunity to obtain tickets reserved exclusively for residents of Japan