PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Women’s vision impaired
A German and a Ukrainian Paralympic medallists set to dominate women's vision impaired events
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Crystal Globe winners to be decided in Norway
Australia’s Ben Tudhope and Great Britain's Owen Pick in search for first overall World Cup title
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Danielle Ellis voted February’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Canadian sitting volleyball captain leads team to claim final Tokyo 2020 Paralympic bid
Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Men’s vision impaired
Hosts’ biggest medal hope to face Paralympic and world champion
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Athlete in numbers: Sherif Osman
The Egyptian star in search for a fourth Paralympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020
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Russia win wheelchair curling world title
Important Paralympic qualification points earned ahead of Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics
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Tokyo 2020 G-SATELLITE takes off for International Space Station
The G-SATELLITE was developed primarily by Tokyo University and installed in a Satellite Orbital Deployer by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
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Get to know the 2020 IWD Recognition winners
Three leaders who worked to change perceptions on disability and are honoured on International Women's Day
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International Women’s Day Recognition winners!
Three incredible role models who have impacted the Paralympic Movement and continue inspiring female leaders