PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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From water to snow, Romele is on track to Paralympic debut
Italian Para swimmer-turned-skier has his sights set on Beijing 2022 and will be one of the World Cup medallists in action at season's first event in Canmore
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Inclusion Summit discusses key aspects of sport for all
'With the Paralympic Games and the Paralympic Movement reaching a certain level of maturity, we now have a platform to build from in our quest to fulfill our vision to make a more inclusive world through Para sport'
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Tbilisi 2021: Day six preview
Home crowd has a lot to cheer for on Friday as Georgia's Ahmad Razm Azar battles for a medal in the men's up to 80kg category
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Berlin 2021: Italy and Slovakia book last tickets to Beijing
Slovakians qualify to the Games for the first time after victory over hosts Germany while Italians finish in first place with unbeaten record
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Asian Youth Para Games to kick off in Bahrain
Around 750 Para athletes from 30 countries set to compete in nine sport from 2 to 6 December in the fourth edition of the event
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Tbilisi 2021: Bettir and Ejike win nail-biting battles
Nigerian powerlifting great takes her third world title while Algerian bags first gold in an intense final round in the men's up to 65kg
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Bahrain 2021: Alhindawi eyes Paris 2024 via AYPG
Para swimmer will be one of the 29 athletes representing the host nation from 2 to 6 December in the largest ever Para sport event in the country
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Powerful speakers to discuss sport as tool for change in outlook towards disability
- Global leaders from United Nations, UN Human Rights, World Health Organisation, European Union, UNESCO and international governments among those presenting
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Tbilisi 2021: Day five preview
Three world record holders and as many reigning Paralympic champions will take the centre stage in Tbilisi on Thursday, 2 December
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Berlin 2021: Germany and Slovakia to fight for final Beijing ticket
Host nation beats Sweden 4-1 as Slovakians defeat Norway 4-2 to arrive tied in points to decisive game in the German capital on Wednesday
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Tbilisi 2021: Osman and Perez cement legendary status
Egyptian and Mexican starts return to the top of the podium with Ukraine's Mariana Shevchuk setting a new world record to round off a perfect year
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Dutch duo set the tone at home World Cup season opener
Bunschoten and Vos dominate their races at season opening in Landgraaf while Montaggioni and Luchini go head-to-head again in the men’s SB-UL
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award announced
Tunisia’s Walid Ktila awarded for his Tokyo 2020 heroics
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Tbilisi 2021: Day four preview
All eyes are set on the Chinese Tan Yuijao, who is looking to win her third World Championships title in the Georgian capital
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Tbilisi 2021: Favourites crowned on day two
Egypt's Rehab Ahmed continues her domination with third consecutive world title while Tokyo 2020 champion David Degtyarev takes gold for Kazakhstan
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Governor Koike to speak about Tokyo 2020 learnings
The Governor’s keynote will take place on 2 December, the first day of the Summit, and will focus on 'Initiatives of Tokyo as the host city towards creating an inclusive society'
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Tbilisi 2021: Day three preview
A star-studded Tuesday awaits in the Georgian capital with three reigning Paralympic champions in action at the Hualing Ballroom
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Berlin 2021: Italy one win away from Winter Games qualification
Slovakia suffers first defeat while Norway recovers against rivals Sweden and hosts Germany picks closely fought victory over Japan
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Tbilisi 2021: World record falls in historic start
China's Guo Lingling and Cui Zhe take third consecutive title while Tokyo 2020 champion Omar Qarada adds more gold to his collection
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Landgraaf hosts talent-laden line-up at opening World Cup
Athletes from 24 countries to compete in two banked slalom races from 28-30 November in the Netherlands, including 10 Paralympic medallists.