PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC reduces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Guest Accreditations
No accreditation will be granted to any 'Accompanying Guest' populations for the Paralympic Games throughout all categories including the IPC, National Paralympic Committee (NPC), International Federation (IF), host Organising Committee (OCOG), future OCOGs and Broadcaster
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Skarstein, Polianskyi showcase Paralympic readiness
Paralympic Qualification Regatta also held to decide last European boats for Tokyo 2020
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Andres and Malakopoulos excel at L'Hospitalet
Spanish sprinter and Greek long jumper set new world records as traditional international meeting sees return of the public in Spain
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Sunday best closes four-day Sheffield World Series
Stephen Clegg breaks world record in the final race of season-opener Series with outstanding performances from home stars and visitors in Great Britain
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British swimmer Ellie Robinson wants to enjoy the moment
Paralympic champion focusses on the here and now while she prepares for second Games appearance
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Kaleo Maclay aims another shot at Paralympic glory
Two-time Paralympian aims to repeat Rio 2016 gold medal feeling in Tokyo
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L'Hospitalet Meeting returns as athletes gear up for Tokyo
Around 100 athletes from Spain and abroad take on the traditional Para athletics meeting near Barcelona on Saturday
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India conduct nationals for Para athletes despite hiccups
'Our main aim in proceeding with these Nationals was to ensure the athletes are not starved of an event of this magnitude'
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Winter Paralympics Qualification Tournament seeks host
Top two finishers at the six-team round-robin tournament will secure their spots at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics
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New dates for World Championships announced!
Rescheduled competition to take place from 8 to 23 January 2022 in Lillehammer, Norway