PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Spectacular ceremony opens Parapans
The biggest Para sport celebration in the Americas begins with a stunning Opening Ceremony in front of a packed National Stadium
Castillo receives ‘José Luis Campo’ award
Mexican Para powerlifter chosen Americas Athlete of 2018
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Paralympic superstars take over Tokyo
New campaign marking one year to go features Paralympians at iconic Tokyo landmarks
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Durand honoured for stunning career
Paralympic champion leaves her handprints alongside those of Usain Bolt in Peru
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Six teams, one spot for Tokyo 2020
Multi-sport competition also acts as Americas Championship
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Indian displays No. 1 form at World Championships
India’s world No. 1 survives first game to advance at World Championships
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A Paralympics that will change the world
IPC President believes next year’s Paralympics will be the best yet in terms of sporting performance
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Biggest Parapan Am Games to date kick off in Lima
Athletics, badminton, swimming, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby to be streamed live on dedicated Lima 2019 website
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Gabriel Copola's Parapans medal hopes
Argentinian table tennis legend still has medal hopes
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Oscar winner to produce Paralympic documentary
John Battsek of Passion Pictures and Producer Greg Nugent announce new feature documentary telling the extraordinary story of the Paralympics