PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC unites in Berlin for its Membership Gathering
The two-day IPC Membership Gathering was held from 17-18 November 2022
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Newly launched U.S. national blind football team dreaming big for LA 2028 Games
• Ten players were named to USA's first-ever national blind football team, which was formed in November 2022
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IPC sends condolences to family and friends of NPC Turkey President Yavuz Kocaömer
IPC members observed a moment of silence for Yavuz Kocaömer on 18 November at the Membership Gathering in Berlin, Germany
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Thailand’s Phuangkitcha overcomes poverty and family tragedy to become world's best
Extreme poverty, family tragedy, and personal disaster could not keep Thailand’s Khwansuda Phuangkitcha from becoming the best in the world – twice
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Top 5 tips to get started in Para badminton from gold medal collector Bhagat
Pramod Bhagat, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, says working hard and having confidence in yourself are the keys to success in Para badminton, a sport he has enjoyed for more than 20 years
Al Ain 2022: Alaryani’s gold provides fitting finale
South Korea finishes on top of the World Championships medal standings while UAE's Paralympic star clinches second World title in R6 final
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NPC Russia and NPC Belarus suspended at IPC Extraordinary General Assembly
IPC members voted 64-39 in favour of a motion to suspend NPC Russia (with 16 members abstaining), while 54-45 voted to suspend NPC Belarus (with 18 abstaining)
Al Ain 2022: Kovalchuk’s amazing run continues
Paralympic star pairs up with Telizhenko to propel Ukraine to R11 mixed team gold and second place in medals standings while hosts UAE take silver
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Al Ain 2022: Olivera Nakovska-Bikova clinches first world title in style
North Macedonian shocks defending champion Denysiuk in P4 final; Ukraine’s Kovalchuk claims R5 title while Indonesia earn first Paris 2024 quota place
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IPC to hold Extraordinary General Assembly and Membership Gathering
Members will receive updates on the IPC Strategic Plan 2023-2026 and proposed changes to the composition of the IPC Governing Board, among other topics