PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paralympics: Para powerlifting day one preview
The men’s up to 49kg will open the competition programme with three more categories to follow at the Tokyo International Forum on 26 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 9
Several familiar faces and Games newcomers hoping for the glory on the penultimate day in the swimming pool at Tokyo 2020
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WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities
- Multiple international organisations unite for decade-long campaign to transform the lives of 1.2 billion people
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 6 preview
Germany's Markus Rehm in search of a new world record in the men's long jump T64 is one of the highlights among 14 medal events on 1 September
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Maldives hope to drive Paralympic Movement with Tokyo 2020 debut
'These Games are very special to us. It will help promote equal opportunities for people with disability in the country and also help our Para athletes showcase their talent internationally.'
Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 5 preview
From high jump stars and wheelchair racing idols to the fastest female sprinters,31 August will crown 24 Paralympic champions
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Strong Australia hope to consolidate position on table
Australia sending its largest contingent for an overseas Paralympic Games
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 8
Day eight in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre will offer plenty of Para swimming action and will mark the end of an era for Daniel Dias
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Team Canada flourishes despite COVID-19 pandemic
'Sometimes crisis and very challenging situations bring out the best in people'
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Tokyo 2020 will be the pinnacle: Curtis McGrath
Defending title will be tough but the Australian has trained harder than ever to keep his crown