PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
APC satisfied with Santiago 2023 progress amid ‘difficult circumstances’
Virtual presentations made by Organising Committee reaffirm commitment to Parapan delivery
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Direct qualification events for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics updated
Para athletes can secure slots for their nations at nine upcoming events
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IPC saddened by passing of US wheelchair rugby gold medallist Nick Springer
Two-time Paralympian was also an advocate for meningitis awareness
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Netflix’s ‘Rising Phoenix’ lands four Sports Emmy nominations
Ground-breaking Paralympic film up for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary, among other categories
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IPC podcast 'A Winning Mindset' nominated for Webby Awards
First series of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics continues garnering international recognition
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British Para equestrian great Lee Pearson trots into new phase in life
Having a family feels like ‘fulfillment’ for the Paralympic star from Great Britain
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ASEAN Para Games 2021 updates on progress
Multi-sport event set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December
World Para Dance Sport reveals Online Competition winners
Para dancers from five countries among the winners in the seven categories of the first ever Freestyle & Showdance virtual event
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Italian stars reign supreme at home World Series
Antonio Fantin breaks world record while Simone Barlaam, Carlotta Gilli and others clinch double victories in Lignano Sabbiadoro
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Oney Tapia and world champions claim double gold in Jesolo
Italy's Rio 2016 medallist and Tunisia's Raoua Tlili sweep throw events during first Grand Prix in the Italian city