PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Random acts of kindness central to Ibrahim Al Hussein’s journey
Refugee Para athlete follows hopeful path to 2020 Paralympic Games
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Top five World Championships moments
A look back at some of the greatest moments in Para ice hockey history from Sweden 1996 to Czech Republic 2019
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Nemati sees archery as a metaphor for life
Iranian Para archer aims for third Paralympic gold title at Tokyo 2020 while being a role model for women
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IPC podcast 'A Winning Mindset' wins Webby Award
First official Paralympic podcast picks up major international award honouring excellence on the Internet
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Newcomer Fernandez gets off to a golden start
Spanish swimmer takes her first international gold with a world record in the third day of the European Open Championships in Madeira
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Ones to Watch for Para archery
Big names and breakthrough starts want to solidify their names in Para archery history
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World Para Snow Sports concludes successful classifiers course
Online education course held from April to May attracts double the expected number of participants
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Fantastic Fantin leads Italy on golden Monday in Euros
Day two sees Italian swimmer break two world records, a battle of brothers from different countries and impressive Ukrainian performances
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10 things to know about Para archery
From the types of bows to the sports origins, here are a list of facts to know ahead of Tokyo 2020
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WPPO expresses condolences to family of Mohammad Abuarar
Jordanian Para powerlifter defended his country in two World Championships
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Cockroft and Jong pulverise world records in Nottwil
Dutch long jumper and British wheelchair racer impress during the three-day star-studded Grand Prix in Switzerland
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Toyota makes game-changing move in the USA
Company launching first-of-its-kind programme offering up to USD 5 million in support and sponsorship opportunities to all US Paralympic athletes
Belarus brilliance on opening day at the Euros
Ihar Boki breaks world record in his first final while Italians take seven gold at the European Open Championships on Sunday
Paralympic symbol unveiled as Tokyo 2020 marks 100 days to go
Countdown to the opening of the Paralympic Games in 2021 is underway following a historic ceremony in Tokyo
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Pre-registration for first official Paralympics video game begins
‘The Pegasus Dream Tour’ video game to be available worldwide on 24 June ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (76-100)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (51-75)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (26-50)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (1-25)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
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"Tokyo 2020 will help drive disability inclusion agenda"
IPC President highlights safety as number one priority ahead of Paralympic Games