PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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VISTA 2019: Para sports science conference opens in Amsterdam
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands addresses Paralympic Movement’s science community at Opening Ceremony; while the Scientific Award winner was also honoured
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Wheelchair rugby teams go for podium at Asia-Oceania Championship
One nation will also earn a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics at the tournament in Gangneung
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Vote for August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Superb performances from World Championships and Lima 2019 Parapan American champions highlight this month
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Linz-Ottensheim 2019: What we learned from the rowing Worlds
Four takeaways from each of the Paralympic events at the World Rowing Championships
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Seville 2019: Boccia ball keeps rolling for world champions
European Championships see world champions triumph
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Lausanne 2019: What we learned at Para triathlon Worlds
World Championships revealed lots of new faces to know ahead of Tokyo 2020
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Tokyo 2020: International Paralympic ticket sales to begin
The IPC and CoSport are teaming up once again to invite international spectators to the Paralympics
London 2019: Lichao Wang ready for big stage
China’s rising star wants to shine at venue he has long admired on TV
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Powerlifting Technical Officials trained and ready for Amman 2019
Ten participants certified at Level 3 Course in Jordan ahead of West Asian Para Games
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Linz-Ottensheim 2019: Roman Polianskyi rows to birthday glory
Ukrainian among world champions crowned as boats also qualify for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics