PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Medal event programme for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games announced
Programme sees 136 medal events for women and 134 for men, with biggest integrated Para sport programme also confirmed
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Sam Schröder the newest wheelchair tennis star
Dutch athlete made headlines when he upset Dylan Alcott for the US Open title
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APC praises Santiago 2023’s commitment to Parapan delivery
Chilean Sports Minister Cecilia Pérez confirms government’s support for the 2023 Parapan American Games during second Coordination Commission meeting
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Beijing 2022 marks 500 days to go
‘We have full confidence in our preparations for the Games despite the challenges due to coronavirus’
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Genoa 2020 European Championships cancelled
Competition was set to take place from 17-21 December in the Italian city
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Sydney 2000: The Games of Firsts
It was the first Paralympic Games to sell one million tickets
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Aussie legend Louise Sauvage recalls Sydney 2000 with pride
'I never would have imagined a crowd like that at any Para event, ever. I had so much to think about in that moment but when I heard the noise come from the stadium, I was in awe'
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Luca Ekler: 'Para athletics helped me to accept me for who I am'
Hungarian long jumper wants to inspire others to join sport sharing her journey to become a world champion
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IPC Podcast: Ellen Keane on being a role model
'When I was growing up, I became really introverted and it was because I hated the fact that people were staring at me. It’s an awful feeling to know people aren’t looking at you, they’re looking at your arm'
Craig Nicholson appointed Head of World Para Swimming
New role is part of the continuous development of the sport and will lead the implementation of the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan