PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Groups preview: USA goes for glory in new competition format
The group stage kicks off on 5 March with the knockout phase starting on 9 March with two quarterfinal showdowns at the National Indoor Stadium
World Para Dance Sport expresses condolences for the passing of Shlomo Dahan
Athlete represented Israel at the Bonn 2019 World Championships and was instrumental to develop Para dance sport in his country
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Aarsjoe handling the pressure ahead of Paralympics bow
‘I like the excitement. It prepares your mind and body to perform’
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The Paralympic pioneers who helped create a PLY legacy
Kevin Coombs and Ragnhild Myklebust, the first two athletes to receive PLY status, explore how things have changed for the better for Paralympians
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Winter Paralympics preview: Para alpine skiing day two
Super-G races provided some of the best performances at January's World Championships and now take centre stage on Sunday at Beijing 2022
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St. Louis gets ready for USA's biggest Para powerlifting event
Parapan American Open Championships to take place at Logan University, home of USA Para Powerlifting from 8-11 July
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China announces 18-member squad for Beijing 2022
Jing Yu is the only female athlete on the squad and the third female Para ice hockey player to take part in the Paralympic Games
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Slovakia reveals a history-making squad for Beijing 2022
Slovakia is making its Paralympic debut with the 15-member squad only 12 years since starting Para ice hockey in the country
Down memory lane: The beginning — 1976 and 1980 Winter Games
The first official World ski competition for disabled athletes, featuring downhill and cross-country skiing, was held in 1974
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Vancouver golden girl Woolstencroft recalls historic haul
‘My goal wasn’t to win five gold medals… but I thought it was possible’