PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Cockroft and Haggo smash world records in Coventry
Dubai 2019 world champions show top form in Great Britain ahead of the European Championships and Paralympic Games
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IPC confirm details regarding RPC’s Paralympics participation
Athletes will represent Russian Paralympic Committee at Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022
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Ariyasu Ryohei finds the positive through Para sports
Paralympics reignited Ryohei's love for sports
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Meet the young team who fell in love with Para Nordic skiing
National team coach Irina Gromova introduces children with spina bifida to Para cross-country in Russia and changes lives in the process
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Paralympic Movement mourns passing of Bello Rafiu Oyebanji
Nigerian athlete helped the sport’s development in the region
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Beijing 2022 conclude ice tests
‘Experience Beijing’ successfully examined various facilities and procedures for positive Games delivery
APC satisfied with Santiago 2023 progress
Virtual presentations made by Organising Committee reaffirm commitment to Parapan delivery
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Direct qualification events for Tokyo 2020 updated
Para athletes can secure slots for their nations at nine upcoming events
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IPC saddened by passing of Nick Springer
Two-time Paralympian was also an advocate for meningitis awareness
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Netflix’s ‘Rising Phoenix’ lands Sports Emmy nominations
Ground-breaking Paralympic film up for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary, among other categories