PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Record 49 territories for free-to-air African broadcast coverage of Paralympic Games
- Broadcast initiative is a key element of the GDI Hub led AT 2030 programme’s Para Sport Against Stigma project, a collaboration between GDI Hub IPC, Loughborough University, and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, and which is funded by UK Aid.
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 7
Everything you need to know about the 14 medal events taking place in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 31 August
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Happy 25th Anniversary: How Atlanta Games shaped the future of Paralympics
'It was really different because it was a changing environment I think at that time and it was one of the things that we noticed straight away'
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 3 preview
Super Sunday will see 20 medal events in the National Olympic Stadium with Ireland's Jason Smyth running for his fourth 100m Paralympic gold
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South Korea show fine form in Prague
World Championships hosts top medals table at first international Para dance sport competition to take place in Czech Republic
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Japanese sports stars highlight Paralympic Torch Relay
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay will be held from 12- 24 August 2021, during the transition period from the Olympic Games to the Paralympic Games
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World Series 2021 winners ready for Tokyo
For the first time seven different countries take the titles in the men's and women's overall athletes, high-support needs, juniors and NPC categories
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Joint Statement by IPC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, TMG, and Government of Japan
In the event of any major changes in the infection situation, a further four-party meeting will be held immediately to address the issue
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Cutting-edge technology behind Para sports
From prosthetics to carbon fibre wheelchairs and assisted devices, technology for Para sports is advancing with new materials and improved designs
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 6
A packed schedule awaits the athletes on day six at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 30 August with 15 gold medals to fight for