PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ann Wacuka swimming to change 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
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards postponed
IPC members can apply until 15 September 2021 for the 11th edition of the awards, postponed to January 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic
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IPC mourns loss of boccia athlete Jacob Thomas
The British athlete was one of the top players in the BC3 category
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Lucy Ejike: I would choose Paralympics all over again
The Nigerian ace powerlifter completes two decades as a top-notch Paralympian this year
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Judo brings joy to Iran's Kheirollahzadeh
The world No. 1 saw his life turn around since taking up judo
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Olympic & Paralympic museum opens in USA
With athlete input, state-of-the-art museum offers interactive and immersive experience
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Para athletes featured in Malala Fund’s initiative
‘Game Changers’ series features 30 female athletes who defy convention on and off the field
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Seven things to know about Lillehammer 2021
August marks 6 months to go until the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships
![A group of six Para ice hockey players huddle together in front of the goal](/sites/default/files/2020-08/asset_JM5_0654_12177_ioc_2020-08-12_172102.jpg)
World Para Ice Hockey publishes 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
Plan outlines the mission, vision and the three strategic priorities for the sport in the new cycle
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USA's Sam Bosco rekindles love for Para cycling
Dad helps Paralympic bronze medalist get back on bike