PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Esther Oyema receives a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violation
The Nigerian Para powerlifter has also been stripped of the gold medal which she won in the women’s up to 55kg competition in Lagos
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Climbing, percussions and 'Hamilton' musical explain Fran Brown's triathlon talent
But British athlete’s Paralympic debut would have to wait due to coronavirus pandemic
Sport Week: Top moments in sitting volleyball
Memories that have been inked into Paralympic history since sport's debut in 1980
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COVID-19: IPC issue new guidelines for anti-doping testing
New measures are in place to further protect the health of athletes as well as the Sample Collection Personnel
World Para Snow Sports host first Online Nations Meeting
Representatives from 60 nations to take part in four days of meetings starting with Para alpine skiing
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Five-time goalball Paralympian Nancy Morin passes away
'We lost a great player in Quebec, not only in goalball, but in all women's team sports'
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Looking back at the Euros
From Reykjavik 2009 to Dublin 2018 the European Championships have seen some of the world's best in action
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Sport week: Welcome to sitting volleyball
The sport follows FIVB rules, just with a few minor modifications such as court and net size
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Aussie Ryley Batt's love at first sight with wheelchair rugby
'I’ve never thought for one second that I was different. I’m different from everyone but I believe I’ve lived a better life than people with legs even'
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Lisa Kruger: ‘We are incredibly lucky to be back’
Paralympic champion details new routine for Dutch Para swimming team return to training in the pool