PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Paralympics: Para powerlifting day two preview
Egyptian legend Sherif Osman in search of his fourth gold and a new world record is the highlight at the Tokyo International Forum on 27 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 10
Sixteen finals to take place at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre to conclude the Paralympic Games action on 3 September in Japan
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From Stoke Mandeville to Tokyo, Issy Bailey's journey
Great Britain's only pistol shooter for the Games shares how influential rehab at the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement was for her
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 7 preview
All you need to know about the 18 track and field finals scheduled for 2 September at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo
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Tatyana McFadden feared for her career after serious blood clotting disorder
USA’s 17-time medallist ‘blessed to be healthy and blessed to be racing again’
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Multiple Paralympic champions and young stars pushing the limits for USA
US to present mix of first-time Paralympians and Para sport legends
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics set to break all broadcast viewing records
- More broadcasters, increased coverage levels and more live sport sees an estimated cumulative TV audience of 4.25 billion people watch the Games
Para sports development in Asia deepens ahead of Paralympics
‘Road to Tokyo 2020’ workshops help increase capacity and sport technical knowledge of NPCs, and promote Para sports across the region
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Peace, victory at heart of ASICS origami-themed kit for Refugee Paralympic Team
'It’s a dream come true for me to don this uniform'
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Paralympics: Para powerlifting day one preview
The men’s up to 49kg will open the competition programme with three more categories to follow at the Tokyo International Forum on 26 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 9
Several familiar faces and Games newcomers hoping for the glory on the penultimate day in the swimming pool at Tokyo 2020
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WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities
- Multiple international organisations unite for decade-long campaign to transform the lives of 1.2 billion people
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Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 6 preview
Germany's Markus Rehm in search of a new world record in the men's long jump T64 is one of the highlights among 14 medal events on 1 September
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Maldives hope to drive Paralympic Movement with Tokyo 2020 debut
'These Games are very special to us. It will help promote equal opportunities for people with disability in the country and also help our Para athletes showcase their talent internationally.'
Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 5 preview
From high jump stars and wheelchair racing idols to the fastest female sprinters,31 August will crown 24 Paralympic champions
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Strong Australia hope to consolidate position on table
Australia sending its largest contingent for an overseas Paralympic Games
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 8
Day eight in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre will offer plenty of Para swimming action and will mark the end of an era for Daniel Dias
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Team Canada flourishes despite COVID-19 pandemic
'Sometimes crisis and very challenging situations bring out the best in people'
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Tokyo 2020 will be the pinnacle: Curtis McGrath
Defending title will be tough but the Australian has trained harder than ever to keep his crown
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Goalball striker Oliver Hoerauf happy to be part of the ‘wolf pack’
Missing an exam the price to pay as Germany star juggles the demands of education and sport