PARIS 2024 NEWS
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Paris 2024: Ilham Zakiyev hopes training regime will aid quest for third gold
Azerbaijan’s Para judo legend on his preparations for a sixth Paralympics
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Paris 2024: Josemarcio Sousa relives goalball glory moments
The top scorer from the Tokyo Paralympics reflects on his long journey to gold as he targets title defence this summer
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Paris 2024: Sevda Altunoluk training for Paralympic triple
Coffee and carbs powering Turkiye’s goalball star to potential third gold
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Paris 2024: Age is just a number for Katja Karjalainen
Finland’s happy-go-lucky horse-loving sexagenarian reflects on her stunning career
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Paris 2024: Behind the scenes with Para equestrian gold medallist Jorgensen
Demark's Tobias Thorning Jorgensen shares his training regime as he prepares to defend his titles at Paris 2024
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Paris 2024: Introduction to Para equestrian
The sport that epitomises harmony between riders and horses will be contested for the ninth time at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
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Paris 2024: Ones to Watch in Para cycling
The 10 Para cyclists you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France this summer
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Paris 2024: Roxanne Trunnell on journey of a lifetime
Reigning Paralympic equestrian champion reflects on career to date as she prepares for double title defence
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Paris 2024: Pieter Du Preez inspired by battle to the top
Para cyclist draws strength from overcoming adversity as he prepares to defend Paralympic title
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Paris 2024: Sarah Storey wants to create more history at her ninth Paralympics
From preparation for Paris 2024, motherhood and winning 17 Paralympic gold medals, Britain’s greatest Paralympian shares how she does it all