PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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A different Para swimming year in and out of the pool
From smashing records to going viral and fighting the pandemic in the front-line here are some of 2020's top moments
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The year Para powerlifting went virtual
World Para Powerlifting Online World Cup Series bring athletes together and keep them competitive during COVID-19 pandemic
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Hear My Voice: A Paralympian’s reflection on 2020
British wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan finds a way to stay motivated through 2020 and also how she contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement
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IPC podcast: Kaleo Maclay on parenting
Sitting volleyball star discuss how she juggles various commitments
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#ChangeStartsWithSport narrative continues in 2020
COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down competitions, but various institutional initiatives kept disability rights in the conversation
Kiana Clay races boys and paves way for fierce females
USA athlete becomes first adaptive snowboarder on star-studded team and hopes to attract more women to come into the sport
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Para sport competitions that got underway in 2020
Grand Slams and winter sports were just a few that saw action in an unprecedented year
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Year like no other for European athletes and events
Five European athletes put aside their training to fight coronavirus
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Historic developments off the field of play in Americas
Highlights of the year from across the region
ZKC announced as new World Para Powerlifting approved supplier
Partnership to focus primarily in four different regions across the world and to include equipment donation for competitions