PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Vadovicova smashes own world record as shooting stars deliver in Rotterdam
First series of finals on Thursday and Friday in the Netherlands see gold medals for Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine
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Europe's best Para cyclists share their secret to success
Para cycling is one of the 10 sports staged at the European Para Championships 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Zakia Khudadadi: “I win for the women of Afghanistan”
Zakia Khudadadi, who was evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021, pays tribute to her culture and her coach in France after claiming first Para taekwondo gold at the European Para Championships 2023
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India's first Worlds medallist Parmjeet takes pride in inspiring youngsters
The 31-year-old will lead a strong 20-member Indian team at the upcoming Dubai 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships starting August 22
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It is shooting Para sport time in Rotterdam
Nearly 130 athletes from 30 nations will be battling in nine medal events at the European Para Championships in the Netherlands
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Supermums star for Great Britain at European Para Championships
Robyn Love and Laurie Williams lead wheelchair basketballers to success in front of newborn daughter in Rotterdam
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Dubai 2023: Ones to Watch
Six names to follow at this year’s World Championships, the third edition to take place in the United Arab Emirates
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Dream team Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot on their golden partnership
Wheelchair tennis stars Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot won the women’s doubles at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and most recently at the European Para Championships at home
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Rotterdam 2023: Daniel Perez leads hosts' gold rush
The Netherlands bagged three gold medals on the fifth day of the European Para Championships in Rotterdam
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The athletes' guide to goalball
Three of the stars competing in goalball at the first European Para Championships, share their insights into this guided team sport unlike any other