PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Donato Telesca is the star of the new series with Eleiko
Italian to become first international powerlifter to make use of new technology launched in partnership with World Para Powerlifting
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YouTube hit Baby Shark and Tokyo 2020 create Para sport dance
The dance aims to educate and engage children about the 22 summer sports being featured in this summer's Games
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McFadden and young stars make Nottwil return
Swiss leg of the Grand Prix 2021 marks first international track competition for Paralympic legend in almost two years
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Euros, a very special place for Barlaam
Three years after his breakthrough in Dublin, Italian Para swimmer goes for more gold medals in Madeira
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Refugee Abbas Karimi driven to prove a lesson
Born without arms, Karimi fled his home in Afghanistan to explore a new future
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Veiga and Grachat lead Portugal at home Europeans
Eight athletes to represent the hosts at the second edition of the European Open Championships in Madeira
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Tang finds true calling for sitting volleyball
Chinese player survives earthquake and goes on to become Paralympic champion
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Draws made for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Women and men’s groups set up thrilling tip off in August
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Five takeaways from the Ready Steady Tokyo test event
Japanese and Asian records fall as 120 Para athletes take part in the Ready Steady Tokyo competition at the National Stadium
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P&G and Archewell Foundation to use Para sports to build better communities
Global partnership aims to make a difference in three focus areas