PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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World Para Powerlifting sends condolences to family of Marcano
Paralympian represented Venezuela at Sydney 2000 and Rio 2016
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Paralympian Derenalagi made Fiji move to break barriers
'It will be a huge honour to wear Fiji’s colours and see the flag at the Paralympics. It will be a great way to finish up and I believe could make a difference'
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Skarstein: From snow and water to dancing with the stars
Dual sport athlete ready to 'break some ground' as the first wheelchair dancer on Norway’s TV show
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Barlaam smashes three records in return to pool
Italian swimmer establishes three new world marks and Stefano Raimondi sets another one in first competition after COVID-19 lockdown
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Latvia embraces resilience
Nation looks to continue development of Para ice hockey post-COVID-19
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Title track and video from Rising Phoenix released globally
Written and Performed by Daniel Pemberton and Krip-Hop Nation, Rising Phoenix is available on all major music platforms
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World champions back to action in Krakow and Leverkusen
World champions to compete for the first time this season in international events in Germany and Poland
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India’s Bhagat uses downtime to work on weaknesses
'This time (COVID-19 lockdown) has helped me work on my biggest challenge – the movement in my disabled leg'
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Bring Children to the Snow: New cooperation with FIS
Campaign aimed at introducing snow sports to new generations to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities
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Wacuka changing attitudes in athletics-mad country
'Swimming as my career is a dream come true. It has opened doors that I had previously never thought about,' says Kenyan world medallist