PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Skien 2024: Get to Know France
The bronze medallist at 2022 World Championships C-Pool will be hoping to leave an impact in its debut at the 10th edition of B-Pool Worlds, which is competed by six teams in Norway
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Grand Prix 2024: Host success and record moments in Xalapa
The latest Grand Prix saw a strong central and south American contingent's contest with Tokyo 2020 champions including Cuba’s Sol Cervantes smashing the world record in T47 long jump while Rosolfo Chessani impresses at home
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Leaute trains for glory on home soil
Reigning Paralympic cycling champion focusing on mentality and meals to secure success in France
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Introduction to Para cycling
Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 220 athletes competing in 51 medal events
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Skien 2024: Get to Know Germany
The 2013 B-Pool champions will be aiming to return to A-Pool with a top-two finish at the 10th edition of World Championships B-Pool in Skien
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Skien 2024: Get to Know Sweden
Aiming for its first B-Pool title win, Sweden will one of the top medal contenders at this year's World Para Ice Championships B-Pool from 15-20 April. Top two finishers will advance to the A-Pool for next season.
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Para taekwondo athlete Idrissa Keita targets Senegal’s first Paralympic medal
Idrissa Keita shares his passion for Para taekwondo as he prepares for the Paris 2024 Paralympics
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Ones to Watch in Para canoe
The ten athletes in Para canoe you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France this summer
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Kiss ready to repeat ‘unforgettable experience’ of Tokyo
Para canoe’s youngest Paralympic champion reflects on historic gold ahead of defending his Toyko 2020 title
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Grand Prix 2024: The action moves to Mexico
Tokyo 2020 champions Rodriguez Saavedra and Chessani Garcia to lead a huge home contingent in a field of 495 athletes from 26 nations in Xalapa