PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC launches virtual #ParalympicAlbum
Fans can vote on their favourite female and male athlete from each of the 22 sports to complete the sticker board
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Susana Veiga saves best for last at Europeans closing day
Hosts Portugal take first gold and Italy beat Ukraine in the final race to finish on top of the overall European Open Championships medal standings
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Age not a factor as India's Devendra Jhajharia tests limits
India's most decorated athlete targets third Paralympic gold
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Ukraine bags nine golds on fabulous Friday at the Euros
Ukrainian swimmers triumph in almost half of the 22 finals on the penultimate day of the European Open Championships
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Ones to Watch for Para athletics
From Paralympic champions to rising stars, check out the top athletes heading into Tokyo 2020
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Athlete-coach duo ready to change Para Nordic skiing in Argentina
Nicolas Lima is set to become the first sit skier from his country to go to the Winter Paralympics with support of former Olympian Maria Giro
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Dates for Madeira 2022 World Championships announced
World Para Swimming Championships to take place in Portugal for the first time in June next year at the same venue hosting the Europeans
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France's Didier and Italy's Trimi shine on sensational Thursday
Thirteen countries top the podium in 25 finals on day five at the European Open Championships in Portugal
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10 things to know about Para athletics
List of facts in the build-up to this year's Games, from Paralympic-specific events to the fastest Para athletes