PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para powerlifter Oku reflects on journey from spectator to flagbearer
Oku showed ‘what is possible’ with his performance in Tokyo, but vows to improve even more for Paris 2024
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LA28 announces official dates for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
LA28 Paralympic Opening Ceremony set for August 15, 2028
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Golden glory for Vadovicova, Hiltrop at Munich 2022
Slovakia’s superstar breaks world record in Germany while local hero puts hosts on top of the podium at World Cup
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2022 Virtus European Summer Games begin in Cracow, Poland
The 2nd Virtus European Summer Games are taking place from 16-24 July
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Rising Phoenix rights extended through to LA 2028
• HARDER THAN YOU THINK and International Paralympic Committee announce Rising Phoenix rights extension through to LA 2028 - rights cover Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina 2026 and LA in 2028
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Four teams to compete at Women’s World Challenge presented by Citi
Green Bay, USA will see Canada, Great Britain and Team World join the host nation in the three-day event from 26-28 August
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World Para Dance Sport saddened by passing of Valeriy Bevzyuk
Ukrainian athlete competed in six editions of the World Championships taking three gold medals
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IPC transfers to FIS governance of three Para snow sports
Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing and Para snowboard join the International Ski and Snowboard Federation as of 13 July 2022
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IPC transfers governance of Para biathlon to IBU
Sport to be managed by the International Biathlon Union in cooperation with FIS through a joint Steering Committee
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Natascha Hiltrop welcomes world’s best to her local range at Munich World Cup
Built for the Munich 1972 Olympic Games, venue will see 205 athletes competing during the six action-packed days