PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tokyo 2020 Mascots Miraitowa and Someity to Promote ‘Make the Beat!’
Cheering Project in Six European Cities
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Top Para archery storylines
What people are talking about heading into the 2020 Paralympic Games
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Four teams ready for European tune-ups
Norway will play Sweden and Italy will face Germany in separate three-game series
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Canadian wheelchair rugby star Zak Madell is back
‘The Kid’ hopes to lead his country to Tokyo 2020
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Join Athletes’ Council team and keep Paralympic Movement athlete-centred!
'We are looking to recruit experienced athlete representatives who are passionate and knowledgeable about the Paralympic Movement'
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Para archers to watch out for at Tokyo 2020
Here are some of the Para archers who are likely to make headlines at the Tokyo
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Paralympic champions set for Manchester World Cup showdown
Second World Cup of the season brings 117 athletes together looking for crucial Tokyo 2020 qualification points
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Women’s Showcase Series to mark Vancouver Games 10-year anniversary
Canada to host USA in three-game women’s series
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Luis Flores named Americas ´Athlete of the Month´
Chilean table tennis player claims two golds at home Para Open 2020
Classification in Para archery
Athletes are grouped in two sport classes and compete against others in their same class