PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC President tells Sport Ministers that Para sport investment will improve society
IPC President Andrew Parsons spoke about the Paralympic Games and Para sport’s track record for driving inclusion in society at UNESCO’s 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS VII) in Baku, Azerbaijan
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Czechia rejoices Moose Jaw success
Zelinka, who scored the Czech Republic’s game-winning goal against China, says the historic bronze was the reward of team effort
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Athlete representatives attend IPC Athletes’ Forum in Korea
More than 60 representatives from across the Paralympic Movement took part in discussions on a variety of topics, including the impact of Para sports, leadership, anti-doping and classification
![Mexican legend Amalia Perez displayed a powerful show to complete 128kg for the women's up to 61kg gold at Veracruz 2023, sending a strong warning to her rivals ahead of the World Championships in August.](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Amalia%20Perez2.jpg)
Hosts power through at Veracruz 2023 World Cup
Paralympic stars Perez and Barcenas clinch gold to put Mexico on top, Cuban Cisneros impresses on international debut in final stop before Worlds
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Brabners announced as Official Legal Partner to Manchester 2023 World Championships
Partnership to build on leading independent law firm's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
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Paralympic champion Czyz sets sights on Paris 2024 in Para badminton
Wojtek Czyz, a former sprinter and long jumper, took up Para badminton only a few years ago. Now, he is on a mission to qualify for Paris 2024, his fourth Paralympic Games, in the new sport
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Harder Than You Think and P&G Studios announce new film to coincide with Paris 2024
● Harder Than You Think and P&G Studios announce the next chapter in the Rising Phoenix story – a documentary feature film due for global release in summer 2024
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Manchester Metropolitan University named Manchester 2023 Official Partner
Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport to use the partnership to amplify its research work and heritage in the sport
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Mighty Mexicans set to entertain the crowd at the Veracruz World Cup
Paralympic and World Championships medallists in search of gold on home soil at the second World Cup of the year
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USA win men's title at Wheelchair Basketball Worlds, Netherlands defend women’s title
Team USA defeated Great Britain 67-66 to claim their seventh title, while the Netherlands won the women’s tournament after beating China 57-34