PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Old rivalry heats up as Jesper Pedersen clinches two slalom golds
Norway's Crystal Globe winner comes back after defeats to Jeroen Kampschreur in giant slalom races and vows to 'ski fast' in honour of his father
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Hear my voice: Being open about mental health struggles is OK
Former British blind footballer Keryn Seal talked to someone about his own struggles, and it was the beginning of his journey to feeling better
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Eri Yamamoto chasing her childhood dream
'Participating in the Games in my country means a way of showing gratitude that the Paralympics have always been a driving force for me'
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IPC statement on Tokyo 2020 speculation
'The IPC, IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and all delivery partners are fully committed and focussed on delivering safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer'
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Ebba Aarsjoe makes statement with double gold in Veysonnaz
All six classes see winners triumph in both giant slalom races at season's first World Cup in Switzerland
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Nominations open for IPC Athletes’ Council election
Set to take place at Tokyo 2020, elections of IPC Athletes’ Council is meant to find voices for the Para athlete community
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Thank You Ellie Cole for inspiring us!
PS: Becks, Cole saw your message, but she was too overwhelmed to reply
![Japanese female canoeist on her kayak](/sites/default/files/2021-01/monika-seryu.jpg)
Sports community helps Japan's Para canoeist Monika Seryu regain hope
Opens up on her struggles through the pandemic and what is helping her get through
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Veysonnaz hosts more than 80 athletes in season-opening World Cup
Paralympic champions and Crystal Globe winners take on two giant slalom and two slalom races in Switzerland
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Armenia’s newly-created Para snowboard team sets big goal
Three female and one male rider dream with a ticket to Beijing 2022 to boost the sport and attract more athletes