PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ben Tudhope named Australia’s Paralympic Athlete of the Year
Para snowboard overall Crystal Globe winner caps off roller coaster season with big award
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Late Siamand Rahman’s herculean bust stands tall in hometown
The two-time Paralympic gold medallists had passed away on 1 March
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Sport Week: Top moments in shooting Para sport
From the most-awarded athlete to the first Paralympic gold medal in a country's history
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Iran's 'adventure freak' Saeed Zaroori living life to the fullest
'I always say, do not chase me. I have my own life and I have my own story'
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Chan Ho Yuen working on ‘surprise element’ in downtime
But Hong Kong’s Para badminton star is also back to full-time training early amid COVID-19 pandemic
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India’s Deepa Malik clears confusion on retirement
Keen to serve Para athletes as President of Paralympic Committee of India
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Second Online World Cup Series kick off
Athletes can submit their videos to the new edition of the online competition until 24 May
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Birmingham to host IBSA World Games 2023
The Games will take place from 18-27 August 2023
Sport week: Welcome to shooting
Shooting Para sport has featured at every Paralympic Games since Toronto 1976
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Paralympics New Zealand reach out to masses in search of 22 Paralympians
"This will ensure that they can be acknowledged and celebrated and for their stories to be shared once again with all New Zealanders"