PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Emanuele Lambertini](/sites/default/files/2020-12/Emanele%20Lambertini%207.jpg)
Lambertini aims to ‘eliminate differences’ by building unique prostheses
Wheelchair fencer Emanuele Lambertini is pretty keen on grabbing gold at Tokyo 2020 but the automation engineering student is equally focused on changing the world of prosthetics for ever
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World Para Powerlifting Webinar Series reaches 88 countries
Free-of-charge virtual seminars attract almost 500 participants from the Para powerlifting community
![Maradona Mural with the word D10S (God in Spanish with the 10 replacing I and O)](/sites/default/files/2020-12/Maradona-God.jpg)
A requiem for God
IPC Governing Board Member Juan Pablo Salazar's speech at a UNESCO/Commonwealth Secretariat event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
![Henry Borges and Mariana Mederos standing with the Lima 2019 medals hanging on their necks](/sites/default/files/2020-12/Henry-Mariana.jpeg)
Henry Borges and Mariana Mederos united by judo
Uruguayan judo couple hopes to qualify for the Paralympic Games together for the first time
![I'mPOSSIBLE logo](/sites/default/files/2020-12/impossible_1.png)
I’mPOSSIBLE unveils new look to celebrate three year anniversary
IPC education programme’s rebrand comes with strong call to action to make for a more inclusive world
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IOC and IPC praise engagement and optimisations central to Paris 2024’s Games plans
“With just under four years to go, Paris 2024 is in a strong position for 2021, when the eyes of the world will turn to the French capital following the Tokyo 2020 Games.”
![Athletes and guides prepare in starting blocks during Agitos Foundation training camp in Luanda](/sites/default/files/2019-07/CPB-Agitos%20-%20Luanda-9912.jpg)
IPC to provide EUR 1.8 million worth of grants to support members during pandemic
Historic initiative follows UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ theme 'Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world'
![Andrew Parsons' quote on UN Human Rights partnership](/sites/default/files/2020-12/Andrew-Parsons-quote.png)
The IPC and UN Human Rights sign landmark agreement
After signing a Co-operation Agreement, the two organisations will collaborate on a range of initiatives to drive disability inclusion
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IPC CEO shares how ‘Change Starts with Sport’ at CoSP convention
Mike Peters speaks about IPC’s role among non-government organisations in advancing disability rights
![Zoom call with I’mPOSSIBLE Teacher Training beingconducted in Singapore](/sites/default/files/2020-12/Singapore-ImPOSSIBLE-implementation.jpg)
Singaporean schoolchildren take part in I’mPOSSIBLE
I'mPOSSIBLE programme is implemented at Pei Tong Primary School, while Singapore Disability Sports Council organises first virtual teacher training