PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Top moments in sitting volleyball
Memories that have been inked into Paralympic history since sport's debut in 1980
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COVID-19: IPC issue new guidelines for anti-doping testing
New measures are in place to further protect the health of athletes as well as the Sample Collection Personnel
World Para Snow Sports host Online Nations Meeting
Representatives from 60 nations to take part in four days of meetings starting with Para alpine skiing
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Goalball Paralympian Nancy Morin passes away
'We lost a great player in Quebec, not only in goalball, but in all women's team sports'
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Missing the Euros? Take a look back at the previous editions
From Reykjavik 2009 to Dublin 2018 the European Championships have seen some of the world's best in action
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Welcome to sitting volleyball
The sport follows FIVB rules, just with a few minor modifications such as court and net size
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Ryley Batt's love at first sight with wheelchair rugby
'I’ve never thought for one second that I was different. I’m different from everyone but I believe I’ve lived a better life than people with legs even'
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Lisa Kruger: ‘We are incredibly lucky to be back in the pool’
Paralympic champion details new routine for Dutch Para swimming team return to training in the pool
2021 cannot come sooner for Vilde Nilsen
Norwegian cross-country sensation turns focus on home World Championships
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IPC magazine The Paralympian now available online
The Paralympian Magazine is now available online and celebrates the organisation’s 30th anniversary
New training approach key to sport’s success in the USA
“Coaching excellence is what makes a rider better than they currently are”
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Sammi has a little lamb and its fleece is white as snow
‘I want to be the fastest in the world over every distance. I want to be a Paralympic champion one day’
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Para Trap World Championships postponed
The competition scheduled for this September has been pushed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Fabio Torres on a selfless mission
Colombian powerlifter delivers food for those who lack resources in Bogota during COVID-19 outbreak
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All Included Fashion joins in as an approved supplier
Canadian-Nigerian company signs agreement through 2024 to produce lifting suits and apparel
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Competitiveness not fading for Vadovicova
Rifle veteran still among top shooting Para sport athletes in midst of up-and-coming generation
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Tudhope named Australia’s Paralympic Athlete of the Year
Para snowboard overall Crystal Globe winner caps off roller coaster season with big award
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Late Siamand Rahman’s herculean bust stands tall in hometown
The two-time Paralympic gold medallists had passed away on 1 March
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Sport Week: Top moments in shooting Para sport
From the most-awarded athlete to the first Paralympic gold medal in a country's history