PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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From Tokyo to Tbilisi: David Degtyarev
Kazakh athlete in search of his first world title three months after giving his country the first Para powerlifting Paralympic gold in history
Hewett, Vink, de Groot seal NEC Singles Masters titles
'It feels insane, I can’t believe it'
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Berlin to host Beijing 2022 Qualification Tournament
Six Para ice hockey teams to compete for the final two spots at the Games from 26 November to 1 December in the German capital
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From Tokyo to Tbilisi: Mariana Shevchuk
Ukrainian Paralympic champion is one of the starts of the World Championships starting on 27 November in the Georgian capital
British and Dutch top seeds seal Doubles Masters titles
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid repeated their victory over French seconds seeds Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer
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Paralympian and Canadian Minister to speak at 2021 Inclusion Summit
Minister Qualtrough to speak about The Paralympic Movement as a Driver of Inclusive Employment on 2 December 2021
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Lillehammer 2021 to launch sustainability e-learning programme
Local Organising Committee hopes to set standard for environmental sustainability with large-scale green initiatives in Norway
Australian ace Dylan Alcott announces retirement
'The Australian Open is such a special place for me. There’s no way I could have finished my career at the US Open a few weeks ago because the US Open’s not my home'
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Call for nominations for ‘IPC 2022 International Women’s Day Award’
Members invited to nominate women and organisations who have contributed to the growth of the Paralympic Movement
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Deen elected APC President
'Election and my victory mark another milestone in the history of the Paralympic Movement in Africa and an indication of a solid and united APC yearning for a new vision and direction'