PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Skarstein, Polianskyi showcase Paralympic readiness
Paralympic Qualification Regatta also held to decide last European boats for Tokyo 2020
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Andres and Malakopoulos excel at L'Hospitalet
Spanish sprinter and Greek long jumper set new world records as traditional international meeting sees return of the public in Spain
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Sunday best closes four-day Sheffield World Series
Stephen Clegg breaks world record in the final race of season-opener Series with outstanding performances from home stars and visitors in Great Britain
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British swimmer Ellie Robinson wants to enjoy the moment
Paralympic champion focusses on the here and now while she prepares for second Games appearance
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Kaleo Maclay aims another shot at Paralympic glory
Two-time Paralympian aims to repeat Rio 2016 gold medal feeling in Tokyo
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L'Hospitalet Meeting returns as athletes gear up for Tokyo
Around 100 athletes from Spain and abroad take on the traditional Para athletics meeting near Barcelona on Saturday
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India conduct nationals for Para athletes despite hiccups
'Our main aim in proceeding with these Nationals was to ensure the athletes are not starved of an event of this magnitude'
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Winter Paralympics Qualification Tournament seeks host
Top two finishers at the six-team round-robin tournament will secure their spots at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics
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New dates for World Championships announced!
Rescheduled competition to take place from 8 to 23 January 2022 in Lillehammer, Norway
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Wakako Tsuchida exploring possibilities and testing limits
I’ll train hard to secure a place in triathlon and marathon and make a mark at the Paralympic Games