PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Happy New Year from IPC President!
"I have learned from Paralympic athletes to focus on the things that I can do and maximise that, and not focus on the things I can’t do or can’t control"
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What to look forward to in 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are on target, plus there are significant milestones to celebrate
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Andrew Parsons looks to a 'busy 2022' with optimism
'Whoever you are in the world - if you are an athlete, if you are a National Paralympic Committee member, a fan, a representative of the media, or someone who is interested in including 1.2 billion persons with disabilities – my message is only, thank you'
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Founding IPC President honoured
Dr. Bob Steadward awarded Canada’s highest order of achievement
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Paralympic moments that mattered in 2020
A look back at a challenging year that forced the world to adapt and make the most of the situation
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A different Para swimming year in and out of the pool
From smashing records to going viral and fighting the pandemic in the front-line here are some of 2020's top moments
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The year Para powerlifting went virtual
World Para Powerlifting Online World Cup Series bring athletes together and keep them competitive during COVID-19 pandemic
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Hear My Voice: A Paralympian’s reflection on 2020
British wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan finds a way to stay motivated through 2020 and also how she contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement
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IPC podcast: Kaleo Maclay on parenting
Sitting volleyball star discuss how she juggles various commitments
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#ChangeStartsWithSport narrative continues in 2020
COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down competitions, but various institutional initiatives kept disability rights in the conversation