PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport Week: Welcome to boccia
The sport with roots in Ancient Greece made its Paralympic debut in 1984
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Top moments in Para badminton
Here are some of the best memories from the sport before it creates history at Tokyo
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Test Event cancelled
Tokyo 2020 have said that they still intend to carry out the wheelchair rugby test event in some form in April
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Classification in Para badminton
Athlete are grouped into six sport classes based on the severity of their impairment
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Shooting in Numbers: Natascha Hiltrop
Germany's Rio 2016 medallist kicks off series with leading World Para Sports athletes ahead of Tokyo 2020
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Para Powerlifting world shocked by Siamand Rahman death
Two-time Paralympic champion Siamand Rahman of Iran passed away on Sunday (March 1) due to cardiac arrest in his hometown Oshnavieh.
Dual banked slalom making debut at World Cup in La Molina
Top Para snowboarders to ride ‘masterpiece of snow architecture’ after three-month break
Tokyo 2020 staff help stage Boccia test event
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and BISFed collaborate to ensure sport is ready for Paralympic Games
Format changes for 2020 IWRF Paralympic Qualifier
Tournament impacted by withdrawal of Thailand
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Welcome to Para badminton
A new Paralympic sport is expected to thrill spectators at Tokyo 2020