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Tokyo 2020 launches mascot design competition
Design proposals to be submitted by general public, with school children judging
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Du Toit excited for first 100m race of the year
The South African double Paralympian champion will line-up at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris.
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Russia could miss PyeongChang 2018 if criteria not met by September, IPC warns
IPC Governing Board pleased by the RPC’s progress made toward meeting its reinstatement obligations but upholds the RPC’s membership suspension
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Martina Barbierato: Three things you did not know about me
Italy’s Rio 2016 powerlifting Paralympian shares three unknown facts about her.
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Holiday hotspot with Great Britain’s Jo Butterfield
The Paralympic champion found time to relax after Rio 2016.
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McKenzie Coan: Three most vivid swimming memories
The USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist recalls some unforgettable moments in the pool.
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Unique medal design revealed for London 2017
“What makes an athlete tick?” is the question at the heart of clockwork design for the World Para Athletics Championships medals.
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Para sport explained: Travelling for wheelchair sports
An inside look at how wheelchair sport athletes travel as a team.
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My toughest opponent – Marlou van Rhjin
As the countdown to London 2017 continues, top Para athletes talk about their biggest rivals
Top boccia athletes take on BISFed Asia-Oceania Champs
After dominating at Rio 2016, returning medallists from Asian nations will compete in Hong Kong.
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Peru to host first ever goalball event
The Peruvian capital city of Lima will stage the competition between 20-21 May, with Colombia, Ecuador and the hosts competing.
![Jianwen Hu - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/170109122029139_Jianwen%2BHu_Athletics_GettyImages-604237748.jpg)
Beijing Grand Prix – Five things we learned
Find out the top headlines from the sixth World Para Athletics Grand Prix of 2017.
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British Athletics aims for world record with digital mosaic
Ahead of London 2017, aim is create largest photo album of selfies.
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WADA Foundation Board take decisive action for clean sport
Board approves development of graded sanctioning framework for non-compliance by Code Signatories.
Barcelona 1992 celebrates its 25th anniversary
The IPC Governing Board attended a ceremony at the Barcelona City Hall, where an adapted version of the 1992 Paralympic emblem was presented.
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IWBF supports FIBA’s new rule on headgear
FIBA ratified a rule that will allow players to wear headgear.
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Robinson, Malone inspire young Para athletes
The two New Zealand Paralympians met with aspiring athletes at a talent identification camp.
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Brazil, Colombia and Cuba act as mentors for Latin America
They have offered financial and/or human support to neighbouring countries over the last decade to help them develop Para sports.
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Martina Barbierato eyes 2017 World Championships
Italy’s first powerlifting Paralympian aims to achieve a personal best in Mexico City.
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Registration opens for Brazilian Para University Games
The event will bring together around 400 athletes from Universities across Brazil.