PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC President shocked at Para rower’s death
Dzmitry Ryshkevich died in a training accident on Wednesday
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Basel 2019: England exert strength
Jack Shephard and Krysten Coombs stay on course for rematch
![(L) Miraitowa and Someity the Olympic and Paralympic mascots for Tokyo 2020](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2019-10/Tokyo-2020-mascots.jpg?itok=M3zymOPw)
Paralympics tickets go on sale in Japan
First Paralympic ticket window for residents of host country will be open until 9 September
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Julio Cesar Avila elected APC President
Colombian elected ahead of Lima 2019 Parapan American Games and will serve two-year term with elections next held in 2021
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Colombian pioneer wants to keep inspiring
Colombian pioneer wants to build off his Worlds success at Parapan Ams
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Basel 2019: Mazur survives testing first day
Badminton top seeds overcome first day scares at World Championships
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Irish archer sees progress from practicing in driveway
Irish archer sees progress from practicing in driveway
World Championships feature thrilling rivalries
Para Canoe World Championships set stage for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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Fiercest Para dressage rivalry renews
European Championships will set the stage between Great Britain and Netherlands