PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Stranded Sharad Kumar keen to stay positive
‘I will have to chalk out a different plan to keep myself competition-fit’
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Top moments in Para rowing
British rowers have dominated the headlines across the singles and mixed coxed four disciplines since the sport's Paralympic debut at Beijing 2008
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Welcome to Para rowing
The sport has appeared in three Paralympic Games so far
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France’s Valet enjoys family time
Maxime Valet was on a upward progression with top finishes at the previous World Cups. But even with the postponement, he is enjoying more time with his baby girl.
Police captain Latyshev back on world sports stage
Russian makes World Cup debut after 25 years of law enforcement service
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Tokyo 2020 unveil Pre-Games sustainability report
Organising Committee publishes key activities and achievements of its sustainability efforts
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IPC cancels plans for 2020 Extraordinary General Assembly and Membership Gathering
Governance Review will continue with approval sought in 2021 and 2022/2023
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Brazilian Para cyclist Soelito Gohr commits anti-doping rule violation
International Paralympic Committee has referred the matter to the Union Cycliste Internationale for them to determine further sanction
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WPA Athlete Advisory Group statement on COVID-19
The priority at this time remains for all Para athletes to stay safe, be aware of and follow guidance from the WHO
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Herbert Aceituno lifts El Salvador's hope
Powerlifting Parapan American champion promises to continue making history
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IPC honoured on International World ParaVolley Day
Sitting volleyball’s international federation thanks IPC for its role in sport’s growth
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Kobe World Championships rescheduled to 2022
Decision follows postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games to 2021
The Online World Cup Series is here!
Team captains to draft athletes among participants of Raise the Bar Together online competition
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Campbell-Hill ‘shields’ healthcare workers from COVID-19
Retired British Para athlete’s AerosolShield provides extra protection for medical staff and even families from coronavirus
Amy Purdy snowboards down memory lane with ‘journalist’ Andrew Parsons
‘Tokyo2020 postponement may seem like a disappointment now but later when you are into a race, you are going to be so ready for it’
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Sport week: Top moments in powerlifting
The world's strongest Paralympian, Nigerian female stars and Vietnam's first gold medal among the sport's highlights
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Ostrava rewind: Relive the World Championships final
Celebrating one year since the most successful World Championships in history
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Kazakh hope Tursynay Kabyl aims for Paralympic glory
‘I’m still glad and am working on my mistakes and moving on’
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Sport week: Welcome to powerlifting
A closer look at the sport with the strongest Paralympians
Angélica Bernal envisions growth of wheelchair tennis in Colombia
The 25-year-old reached the top 10 in the world rankings while she introduces dozens of kids with disabilities to wheelchair tennis