PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Update on consultation process regarding athletes expressing views at Paralympics
A statement from the Chairperson of the IPC Athletes’ Council Chelsey Gotell
Markus Rehm addresses doubters
The Paralympic long jump champion explains why his record breaking 8.48m leap is a result of his hard work and not an advantage of his blade
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IPC welcomes UN resolution on importance of sport for post-COVID world
Power of sport as an ’enabler of sustainable development’ recognised at the United Nations General Assembly
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Tokyo 2020 announce date for Para athletics Test Event
Competition set to take place in May at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium in the Japanese capital
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Information for Para athletes and IPC members on COVID-19
As we have noticed a decline in the amount of information we can share regards COVID-19, we have changed the frequency of this update to every second week
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A Declaration to further inclusion
'The IPC’s role in transforming the world through sport has never been more needed or urgently required for the world’s largest marginalised community'
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Ault-Connell credits family for return
After a hiatus from competition, Australian wheelchair racer was encouraged by her children to go for another Paralympics
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#WaitForTheGreats campaign shortlisted for major international award
Multi-pronged campaign makes it to the top five of the prestigious European Excellence Awards 2020 in the sports & lifestyle category
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IPC Governing Board meeting to take place remotely
Discussion topics will include Milano 2026 sports programme, how to proceed with future General Assemblies, the Para sport brand and more
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World Para Athletics open bidding process for 2023 and 2025 Worlds
Last edition at Dubai 2019 featured over 1,300 athletes from 116 nations, making it the largest single Para sport event ever held