PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Madeira 2022: Five things to know
World Para Swimming Championships will kick off in 50 days from now marking the biggest Para sport event ever to take place in Portugal
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IPC President impressed by Invictus Games
Andrew Parsons attended three days of the event for injured war veterans in The Hague
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Beijing 2022: Takeaways from Para Alpine skiing
Chinese skiers surpass 'one gold' target while family ties yield hardware for Pedersen and the Aigners
‘I feel we need more recognition’, Yermain Fernandez
Winner of the second Online Competition, the Mexican star hopes to inspire more Para dancers to follow his passion for the sport
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Zeyen signs Golden Book of Bonn
Para cycling star recognised by her home city
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Australia to stage 2026 Commonwealth Games
At least six Para sports confirmed as part of the competition programme
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James Whitley’s need for speed spills onto race track
British Paralympian is both a Para alpine skier and a member of a motorsports team
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Beijing 2022: Takeaways from Para snowboard
Host nation dominates action at Genting Snow Park but watch out for Canada and athletes with names starting with M
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Prague to host 2022 European Championships
Czech capital will be home to the first edition of the Euros since Lomianki 2018 following the success of its International Competition last year
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Smith surprises herself smashing world records in Indianapolis
US Para swimmer bags five golds medals and sets three new world marks as World Series returns to IU Natatorium after three years