PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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China's magnificent seven and surprising Jordan shine in Japan
Chinese team takes seven golds to put the country in first place in the all-time Paralympic medal count as 24 nations reach the podium at Tokyo 2020
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Speaking up about mental health struggles is a sign of strength
Resources available for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic athletes, as well as peers
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High jump is an easy obstacle for med school student Sam Grewe
Heavy academic work load served as a concentration tool for the University of Michigan student to win the men's T63 event in Tokyo
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Day 8: Paralympic Games preview
Para badminton makes its debut in a day where a total of 43 medals will be at stake in several sports, including athletics and swimming
Tokyo 2020 Day 8: Ones to Watch
Mauricio Valencia (athletics), Luca Mazzone (road cycling) and several para badminton stars are ready to shine
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Day 7 review: Road cycling champions take over and stamp authority
Jammed-pack action at the Fuji International Speedway, while legends make their marks in the pool, track and shooting range
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Badminton set to make Paralympic Games bow at Tokyo 2020
Asian nations including hosts Japan, Indonesia, China, South Korea, India expect to challenge, along with European powerhouses England and France
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China get back on medal track in archery
Chinese team ended with gold and bronze in the men's individual compound, the only event this Tuesday at Yumenoshima Park
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Venezuela wins historic Paralympic golds in a span of 15 minutes
Rising stars from Hungary, Netherlands and Spain also triumph for the first time on day five, while China consolidates its lead with three more victories