PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Daniel Dias named newest member of Laureus Academy
Para swimming legend joins Lindsey Vonn, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Nicol David to become active Academy Member after Tokyo 2020
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Candidates for IPC Athletes' Council elections revealed
Record-equalling 22 candidates will run for six summer sport vacancies on the Council
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Tokyo 2020: Samsung Paralympic Vloggers competition launched
Paralympians invited to provide the world with exclusive behind-the-scenes content
From wheelchair tennis to canoe, Mendez seeks fifth Paralympics
If the Para canoeist lines up on the starting blocks at Tokyo 2020, it will go down as one of his greatest achievements in a life full of incredible milestones
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Ulsan to host World Championships in November
Three-day competition in South Korea marks first edition to be held in Asia since Tokyo 2013
Australia's Milne ready to repeat Rio
Australia's first Paralympic medallist in Para archery since 1984 says podium finish gives him 'more burn' to work hard for Tokyo 2020
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France and Spain announce squad for European Championships
Seven-time Paralympic champion Teresa Perales and young star Ugo Didier among the names travelling to Portugal
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Webinar invites participants to learn how to maximise Paralympics
Experienced panelist to share knowledge and expertise on how Tokyo 2020 Paralympics can transform lives
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Tokyo 2020 to provide multi-lingual app
Omotenashi Guide app will also have an integrated functions for people with a hearing and vision impairment
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Great Britain and Italy announce squads for Bydgoszcz 2021
Italy will travel to Poland with 23 athletes while ten reigning European champions are among the 47-strong British team