PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Dubai 2019: Paralympic medallists lead UAE's challenge
Mohammed Qaid, Noura Al Ketbi and Sara Al Senaani are the top names defending the host nation at the World Para Athletics Championships from 7-15 November
IPC Launches New Look: Change Starts with Sport
New brand direction aims to communicate how the International Paralympic Committee drives social inclusion
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IPC President visits Australia
Andrew Parsons meets with country’s Prime Minister, attends major Para sport events and presents awards to leading sports administrators
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Dubai 2019: Sara Barrio breaking down barriers
Spanish runner inspires young people with disabilities – especially girls – through her writing and teaching, as well as athletics podiums
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Barlaams bring out their best for the Fighting Fish
Voted top male swimmer from the London 2019 World Championships, Simone Barlaam shares with his father Italy's success in the pool
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Tokyo 2020: Record-breaking demand for Paralympic tickets
Initial offering of Paralympic Games tickets concludes successfully with record number of applications
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IPC publishes 2018 Annual Report
New IOC Agreement and PyeongChang 2018 highlight stellar year
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Sydney 2019: Matt Skelhon ‘laughs’ his way to double gold
Debutant Tomas Pesek of the Czech Republic stuns the best for gold
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Dubai 2019: Jonnie Peacock withdraws from Worlds
Two-time Paralympic and world champion out of season's most important competition due to knee injury
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Sydney 2019: Nail-biting finals on day six
Serbia's Dragan Ristic and Ukraine's Iryna Liakhu hold their nerves to win their events in Australia