PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tbilisi 2021: Day three preview
A star-studded Tuesday awaits in the Georgian capital with three reigning Paralympic champions in action at the Hualing Ballroom
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Berlin 2021: Italy one win away from Winter Games qualification
Slovakia suffers first defeat while Norway recovers against rivals Sweden and hosts Germany picks closely fought victory over Japan
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Tbilisi 2021: World record falls in historic start
China's Guo Lingling and Cui Zhe take third consecutive title while Tokyo 2020 champion Omar Qarada adds more gold to his collection
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Landgraaf hosts talent-laden line-up at opening World Cup
Athletes from 24 countries to compete in two banked slalom races from 28-30 November in the Netherlands, including 10 Paralympic medallists.
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Tbilisi 2021: Day two preview
Day two of the World Championships in the Georgian capital will feature two events, one in both men's and women's competition
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Berlin 2021: Germany keeps Beijing dream alive
Host nation takes first victory at Qualification Tournament with great performance against Norway, as Slovakia and Italy make it two triumphs in two games
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Tbilisi 2021: Records tumble at Junior Worlds
New world and continental marks highlight the opening day in Georgia as eight female and eight male champions are crowned on Saturday
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Tbilisi 2021: Day one preview
The men's up to 49kg category will open the programme in the Georgian capital followed by the women's up to 41kg and up to 45kg
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Berlin 2021: Italy, Norway and Slovakia kick off with wins
PyeongChang 2018 semi-finalists beat hosts 4-1 in the most highly anticipated game on day one in the German capital
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Ireland's McKillop announces retirement
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist and multi Para athletics champion made his final appearance in an emotional men's 1500m final in Tokyo