PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Behind the lens: Sports photographers on covering the Paralympic Winter Games
Four photographers share their experiences of capturing Paralympic moments on film
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Female role model Kate Caithness forges path for wheelchair curling
World Curling Federation President is a pioneer for female leaders in the world of sports
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IPC mourns passing of classification pioneer Dr Cairbre McCann
McCann was committed to developing a system for fair and meaningful competition in Para sports
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Surprise history maker Gretsch ready for bigger spotlight at Beijing 2022
US Para biathlete proves she is no one-hit wonder en route to her second Paralympic Games
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Montaggioni rises from ‘black’ days to renew pursuit of elusive Paralympic medal
French Para snowboard champion banking on brain power to succeed at Beijing 2022
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IPC President Andrew Parsons congratulates Thomas Bach on his re-election
'Thomas and the IOC have shown great leadership in the last year since the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games'
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Masters and Lekomtsev sweep gold in World Cup races in Slovenia
World Para Nordic Skiing season's opener in Planica closes with Para biathlon individual and sprint races
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Para powerlifting’s ‘She Can Lift’ pushes new limits for women
IPC 2021 International Women’s Day Recognition winner has been redefining the meaning of strong since 2018
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Marie Bochet hoping for positive season sign-off at Europa Cup Finals
France's eight-time Paralympic champion joins 51 skiers from 14 nations in two technical races in Malbun, Liechtenstein until Friday