PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Competitiveness not fading for Vadovicova
Rifle veteran still among top shooting Para sport athletes in midst of up-and-coming generation
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Tudhope named Australia’s Paralympic Athlete of the Year
Para snowboard overall Crystal Globe winner caps off roller coaster season with big award
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Late Siamand Rahman’s herculean bust stands tall in hometown
The two-time Paralympic gold medallists had passed away on 1 March
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Sport Week: Top moments in shooting Para sport
From the most-awarded athlete to the first Paralympic gold medal in a country's history
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Iran's 'adventure freak' Saeed Zaroori living life to the fullest
'I always say, do not chase me. I have my own life and I have my own story'
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Chan Ho Yuen working on ‘surprise element’
But Hong Kong’s Para badminton star is also back to full-time training early amid COVID-19 pandemic
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India’s Deepa Malik clears confusion on retirement
Keen to serve Para athletes as President of Paralympic Committee of India
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Second Online World Cup Series kick off
Athletes can submit their videos to the new edition of the online competition until 24 May
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Birmingham to host IBSA World Games 2023
The Games will take place from 18-27 August 2023
Sport week: Welcome to shooting
Shooting Para sport has featured at every Paralympic Games since Toronto 1976