PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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ASEAN Para Games 2021 updates on progress
Multi-sport event set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December
World Para Dance Sport reveals Online Competition winners
Para dancers from five countries among the winners in the seven categories of the first ever Freestyle & Showdance virtual event
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Italian stars reign supreme at home World Series
Antonio Fantin breaks world record while Simone Barlaam, Carlotta Gilli and others clinch double victories in Lignano Sabbiadoro
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Oney Tapia and world champions claim double gold at Jesolo GP
Italy's Rio 2016 medallist and Tunisia's Raoua Tlili sweep throw events during first Grand Prix in the Italian city
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Evan Austin leads USA's golden World Series in Lewisville
Home swimmers take 14 victories during three-day competition with great performances from Australian, Japanese and Mexican visitors
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Nilsen beats the odds and looks ahead to major victories
In interview to world champion Carina Edlinger, Norwegian star talks about her preparation for biggest season yet with Lillehammer 2021 and Beijing 2022
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World Championships achieve Green Event status
Online course to educate and transform 1,300 accredited people into environmental ambassadors for Lillehammer 2021
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Italy aims for another gold rush at Lignano World Series
Third leg of the World Series marks the return to international competition for some of world champions and record holders
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IPC appoint Wrenn as new Paralympic Games Chief
The senior executive boasts over 20 years of major events experience
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Young star Sabatini ready for more at first home GP in Jesolo
Jesolo hosts World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time with 275 athletes from 33 countries in action until Sunday in Italy
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Asian athletes receive leadership training
Online Proud Paralympian Athlete Representation Workshop held to empower athletes to become effective leaders
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Online OCP workshop focuses on NPCs in West Africa and Haiti
Mentors received training to support NPC Delegates in developing their organisational capabilities
Stars and newcomers meet at inaugural Lewisville World Series
Paralympic champions Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan and Rebecca Meyers lead home team as USA hosts season's second stop
Jaeheon Ha hopes to serve country again at Paralympics
Ha picked up Para rowing during rehab and wants to inspire others going through similar challenges
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Israel look to Tokyo Games led by a couple who are breaking barriers
A love story in goalball is bringing the different cultures in Israel ― at times in conflict ― together in new ways
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World Para Athletics update Grand Prix 2021 calendar
Paris 2021 Grand Prix, initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of May, has been cancelled
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Cisco becomes Official Partner for Paris 2024
Cisco will be the official Network Equipment Partner, Cyber Security Infrastructure Partner and Conferencing Software Partner of Paris 2024 Games
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IPC reduces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Guest Accreditations
No accreditation will be granted to any 'Accompanying Guest' populations for the Paralympic Games throughout all categories including the IPC, National Paralympic Committee (NPC), International Federation (IF), host Organising Committee (OCOG), future OCOGs and Broadcaster
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Skarstein, Polianskyi showcase Paralympic readiness
Paralympic Qualification Regatta also held to decide last European boats for Tokyo 2020
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Andres and Malakopoulos excel at L'Hospitalet
Spanish sprinter and Greek long jumper set new world records as traditional international meeting sees return of the public in Spain