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Kiara Rodriguez seeks to win Ecuador's first Paralympic medal
The 18-year-old long jumper targets Tokyo success following world and Parapan titles
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French Para sailor Damien Seguin makes history at Vendée Globe
Two-time Paralympic champion puts up a telling show in the testing solo race, known as the Mt. Everest of the seas
![A men with a prosthetic leg skiing under heavy snow](/sites/default/files/2021-02/Manoel-Bourdenx.jpg)
Manoel Bourdenx savours return to speed races at Saalbach
Austria host first downhill and super-G events of the 2020-2021 World Cup season until Sunday
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Para bobsleigh left out of Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
The sport did not meet the minimum criteria for the number of nations and regions regularly participating
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Para taekwondo world champ Enkhtuya Khurelbaatar on a mission to inspire
The single mother may be a favourite for Para taekwondo gold at Tokyo 2020 but the Mongolian has something bigger in on her mind
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Danielle Aravich's mission: make dual Games debuts six months apart
US athlete and one hand photographer targets qualification for Tokyo 2020 in Para athletics and in Para Nordic skiing at Beijing 2022
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Ellie Robinson believes in power of Paralympic role models
Para swimmer is part of ParalympicsGB’s 'Impossible to Ignore' campaign
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Top tips for resilience from Para ice hockey guests
A look back at 'Resilience and Resolutions with Rempel,' hosted by retired Canadian Para ice hockey player Kevin Rempel on Instagram
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Fanni Illes using Para swimming to inspire
'[Swimming] helped me to accept myself and I believe it can help other people to accept themselves too,' says Hungarian world champion
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World Para Dance Sport launches Freestyle & Showdance Online Competition
Participants have until March to submit a video up to 2 minutes with their performance to be judged by an international panel
![Ileana Rodríguez on stage giving a speech](/sites/default/files/2021-01/Ileana%20Rodr%C3%ADguez.jpg)
Ileana Rodriguez named Top 25 News Makers in infrastructure sector
US Paralympic swimmer, architect and accessibility expert recognised by prestigious construction magazine Engineering News-Record
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Colombia’s Daniel Valderrama discovers new connection with horses
A life-changing encounter gives the Colombian new ambition in Para dressage
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IPC revises 2021 Anti-Doping Code
Changes include IPC’s responsibility as event organiser and international federation
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Bahrain’s Paralympic Movement gain momentum
BPC undergo complete overhaul including redesigned logo
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Newcomers shine at Italy’s Indoor Nationals
Italian athletes return to action in preparation for the European Championships and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Audrey Pierron hopes to pioneer goalball in France
The women's national team is preparing to give French fans a show at their home Paralympics in 2024
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Old rivalry heats up as Jesper Pedersen clinches two slalom golds
Norway's Crystal Globe winner comes back after defeats to Jeroen Kampschreur in giant slalom races and vows to 'ski fast' in honour of his father
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Hear my voice: Being open about mental health struggles is OK
Former British blind footballer Keryn Seal talked to someone about his own struggles, and it was the beginning of his journey to feeling better
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Eri Yamamoto chasing her childhood dream
'Participating in the Games in my country means a way of showing gratitude that the Paralympics have always been a driving force for me'
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IPC statement on Tokyo 2020 speculation
'The IPC, IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and all delivery partners are fully committed and focussed on delivering safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer'