PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paris 23: Guerrero makes her mark
Two years after winning bronze on her Paralympic debut, Mexico’s Maria Guerrero claimed her maiden world title in Paris
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Top three tips to get started in frame running from new world champion Strong
Newly-crowned Australian women’s 100m T72 world champion wants to inspire more athletes to take up frame running
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Allianz announced as Title Partner of the Manchester 2023 World Championships
It is the second time Allianz joins the event as title sponsor following a successful partnership at London 2019
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Paris 23: Strong and Drysdale crowned T72 world champions
Bulgaria’s Ruzhdi Ruzhdi sets first world record of the World Championships in the men’s shot put F55
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Paris 23: Mirzayorova beats Paralympic champion, Tlili extends domination
Colombia takes first one-two podium of the World Championships and Mexico bags the other gold of the morning session in the Charlety Stadium
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Paris 23 World Championships to crown 11 world champions on Sunday
Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili is among the reigning Paralympic champions taking part on the first day of competition at the World Championships
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Paris 23: Debrunner aims to shine at Worlds
Two months after winning the prestigious Laureus Award in Paris, Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner returns to the city to compete at the Para Athletics World Championships
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Paris 23: Where to watch!
Para Athletics World Championships to be broadcast live in over 50 territories across all continents
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Paris ready to make history at Para Athletics Worlds
More than 1,300 athletes from 107 nations to compete in the first edition to be held in the Paralympic host city one year before the Games
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French long jumper Assoumani ready for "most exciting" World Championships in history
France's five-time Paralympian Arnaud Assoumani says, "It’s going to be the first time we will have so many people in the crowd, assisting and cheering for French athletes while also discovering Para sport."
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World Cup returns to Osijek after four years
Shooters from 35 nations will be vying for medals and Minimum Qualification Standards for Paris 2024, at the last World Cup before Lima 2023 Worlds
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Evenbreak announced Manchester 2023 Official Recruitment Partner
Multi-award-winning online job board committed to supporting disabled candidates gain employment with inclusive employers
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Paris 23 Worlds: Ticket information!
More than 100,000 tickets have been purchased for the World Championships that kicks off on Saturday at Charlety Stadium
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World Para Dance Sport mourns the loss of Paula Moulton
British international Para dancer became an ambassador and TV celebrity promoting the sport in her home country
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Japan’s wheelchair tennis sensation Tokito Oda is just getting started
Seventeen-year-old Oda became the youngest player to become world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis rankings after capturing his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. He is ready to continue his success at Wimbledon – and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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Eurovision star Sam Ryder hits the heights for Ottobock human empowerment campaign
New #IAmAMountain brand video features Paralympic athletes Bebe Vio, Alessandro Ossola, Johannes Floors, Heinrich Popow, Desiré Vila Bargiela, Tomomi Tozawa, and Ezra Frech
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Kuehne+Nagel named Official Logistics Partner to Manchester 2023
As part of the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel will transport event equipment and complex infrastructure needed for this year's Para Swimming Worlds
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Manchester 2023: The winner mentality of Singapore's most decorated Paralympian
'Over the years, I’ve really learned how to manage the pressure,' Yip Pin Xiu says ahead of the Para Swimming World Championships
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IPC President tells Sport Ministers that Para sport investment will improve society
IPC President Andrew Parsons spoke about the Paralympic Games and Para sport’s track record for driving inclusion in society at UNESCO’s 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS VII) in Baku, Azerbaijan
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Czechia rejoices Moose Jaw success
Zelinka, who scored the Czech Republic’s game-winning goal against China, says the historic bronze was the reward of team effort