PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ileana Rodriguez named Top 25 News Makers in infrastructure sector
US Paralympic swimmer, architect and accessibility expert recognised by prestigious construction magazine Engineering News-Record
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Colombia’s Daniel Valderrama discovers new connection with horses
A life-changing encounter gives the Colombian new ambition in Para dressage
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IPC revises 2021 Anti-Doping Code
Changes include IPC’s responsibility as event organiser and international federation
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Bahrain’s Paralympic Movement gain momentum
BPC undergo complete overhaul including redesigned logo
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Newcomers shine at Italy’s Indoor Nationals
Italian athletes return to action in preparation for the European Championships and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
![Audrey Pierron - France - goalball](/sites/default/files/2021-01/Audrey%20Pierron%202.jpg)
Audrey Pierron hopes to pioneer goalball in France
The women's national team is preparing to give French fans a show at their home Paralympics in 2024
![A sit-skier competing on the snow](/sites/default/files/2020-01/WhatsApp%20Image%202020-01-17%20at%2018.30.15.jpeg)
Old rivalry heats up as Jesper Pedersen clinches two slalom golds
Norway's Crystal Globe winner comes back after defeats to Jeroen Kampschreur in giant slalom races and vows to 'ski fast' in honour of his father
![Great Britain's blind football team lined up](/sites/default/files/2021-01/keryn-seal-4-london-2012-blind-football-credit-marcus-hartmann.jpg)
Hear my voice: Being open about mental health struggles is OK
Former British blind footballer Keryn Seal talked to someone about his own struggles, and it was the beginning of his journey to feeling better
![A woman on a bench press talking to a man in a wheelchair right next to her while another man stands near the barbell](/sites/default/files/2021-01/48296078307_30ed0d2678_h.jpg)
Eri Yamamoto chasing her childhood dream
'Participating in the Games in my country means a way of showing gratitude that the Paralympics have always been a driving force for me'
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IPC statement on Tokyo 2020 speculation
'The IPC, IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and all delivery partners are fully committed and focussed on delivering safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer'