PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Nick Mayhugh: ‘I want to educate people about the Paralympics’
• USA's four-time Paralympic medallist is a die-hard football fan with a Ronaldinho tattoo and big plans for the future in Para athletics
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Swiss wheelchair racer Marcel Hug wins 2022 Laureus Award
Record-breaking performance at Tokyo 2020 makes Hug a double Laureus Award winner
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Post-Tokyo 2020 study shows Australia’s Paralympians are more popular than ever
Tokyo 2020 performances help Australian Paralympians' bond with fans reach all-time high
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Madeira 2022: Five things to know
World Para Swimming Championships will kick off in 50 days from now marking the biggest Para sport event ever to take place in Portugal
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IPC President impressed by Invictus Games
Andrew Parsons attended three days of the event for injured war veterans in The Hague
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Beijing 2022: Takeaways from Para Alpine skiing
Chinese skiers surpass 'one gold' target while family ties yield hardware for Pedersen and the Aigners
‘I feel we need more recognition’, Yermain Fernandez
Winner of the second Online Competition, the Mexican star hopes to inspire more Para dancers to follow his passion for the sport
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German Paralympic champion Annika Zeyen signs Golden Book of Bonn
Para cycling star recognised by her home city
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Australian State of Victoria to stage 2026 Commonwealth Games
At least six Para sports confirmed as part of the competition programme
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James Whitley’s need for speed spills onto race track
British Paralympian is both a Para alpine skier and a member of a motorsports team