PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Karimi takes long and winding road to Tokyo
‘When I finally got to USA, I said this is another opportunity’
![Iranian people trying out different Para sports](/sites/default/files/2019-11/Iran-Nationa-Paralympic-Day.jpg)
Iran celebrate 12th National Paralympic Day
Nearly 60,000 people with disabilities attend event
![Sergei Sychev](/sites/default/files/2019-11/Sergei-SYCHEV.jpg)
Russia’s Sergei Sychev suspended for life
Powerlifter commits third anti-doping violation within 10 years
![Two wheelchair curlers shake hands](/sites/default/files/2019-11/christiane-putzich-steve-emt.jpg)
World Wheelchair-B Curling Championship set to hit off
Three teams to earn promotion to 2020 Worlds in Switzerland
Bonn 2019: Teacher and Para dancer David Yerves goes against odds
Mexican intends to show his students anything is possible
Agitos Foundation announces Grant Support Programme 2019 recipients
Seventh edition of the programme will fund 29 Para sport development projects around the globe
Bonn 2019: New dance partner gives Hye-Jeong Jang new aspirations
South Korean Para dancer is grateful for her partnership
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Berlin 2019: Russia and Slovakia join World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool
Both teams finished one-two at World Championships B-Pool
![Kobe 2021 President raises the World Para Athletics flag](/sites/default/files/2019-11/Kobe-2021-Japan.jpg)
Kobe 2021: Japan on the spotlight
Japanese fans to enjoy the best athletics can offer with the 2020 Paralympic Games and 2021 World Para Athletics Championships fast approaching
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Tamara Leonelli ready for Paralympic debut
Chilean table tennis player is on a high after winning gold at Lima 2019 Parapans