PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Simon Wallner urges youth to set 'big goals'
Austrian sit skier content in retirement after accomplishing his life’s biggest goal
Mascot for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games unveiled
The 'Divine Bird' named Feifei is a messenger of joy and cultural distinction
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Framework to guide preparation of postponed Games
Emphasis will be placed on venues and the competition schedule for 2021
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Annika van der Meer: ‘First, I’m a doctor. Second, I’m a rower’
World champion has stronger calling to work in hospital than competing in races
Lasko 2020 European 10m Champs postponed
Second edition of the competition will take place in November in Slovenia
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Tokyo 2020: Danish delight Peter Rosenmeier looks to sharpen game
Reigning Paralympic champion sees positives in Tokyo 2020 postponement
Chile's Matias Pino loses Parapan American Games medals for doping violation
The Para Table Tennis player forfeits his Men’s Singles Class 6 gold medal, while Chilean team he was part of loses Men’s Team Class 6-8 bronze medal
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Sport Week: Top moments in goalball
Lithuania and Turkey claim their maiden Paralympic titles in Rio in 2016
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Manasi Joshi sees Tokyo postponement as more time to get better
'In India, disability is still about the able and we still do not have inclusive opportunities or physical places'
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Para athletes make Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Paralympic stars join other high-profile game changers on the Asia list