PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Madeira 2020: All you need to know about the Euros
From multi-medallists to where the Portuguese island got its name from, get ready for the European Championships
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Cockroft and Haggo smash world records in Coventry
Dubai 2019 world champions show top form in Great Britain ahead of the European Championships and Paralympic Games
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IPC confirm details regarding RPC’s Paralympics participation
Athletes will represent Russian Paralympic Committee at Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022
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Ariyasu Ryohei finds the positive through Para sports
Paralympics reignited Ryohei's love for sports
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Meet the young team who fell in love with Para Nordic skiing
National team coach Irina Gromova introduces children with spina bifida to Para cross-country in Russia and changes lives in the process
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Paralympic Movement mourns passing of Bello Rafiu Oyebanji
Nigerian athlete helped the sport’s development in the region
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Beijing 2022 conclude ice tests
‘Experience Beijing’ successfully examined various facilities and procedures for positive Games delivery
APC satisfied with Santiago 2023 progress
Virtual presentations made by Organising Committee reaffirm commitment to Parapan delivery
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Direct qualification events for Tokyo 2020 updated
Para athletes can secure slots for their nations at nine upcoming events
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IPC saddened by passing of Nick Springer
Two-time Paralympian was also an advocate for meningitis awareness
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Netflix’s ‘Rising Phoenix’ lands Sports Emmy nominations
Ground-breaking Paralympic film up for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary, among other categories
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IPC podcast nominated for Webby Awards
First series of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics continues garnering international recognition
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Lee Pearson trots into a new phase in his life
Having a family feels like ‘fulfillment’ for the Paralympic star from Great Britain
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ASEAN Para Games 2021 updates on progress
Multi-sport event set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December
World Para Dance Sport reveals Online Competition winners
Para dancers from five countries among the winners in the seven categories of the first ever Freestyle & Showdance virtual event
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Italian stars reign supreme at home World Series
Antonio Fantin breaks world record while Simone Barlaam, Carlotta Gilli and others clinch double victories in Lignano Sabbiadoro
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Oney Tapia and world champions claim double gold at Jesolo GP
Italy's Rio 2016 medallist and Tunisia's Raoua Tlili sweep throw events during first Grand Prix in the Italian city
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Evan Austin leads USA's golden World Series in Lewisville
Home swimmers take 14 victories during three-day competition with great performances from Australian, Japanese and Mexican visitors
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Nilsen beats the odds and looks ahead to major victories
In interview to world champion Carina Edlinger, Norwegian star talks about her preparation for biggest season yet with Lillehammer 2021 and Beijing 2022
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World Championships achieve Green Event status
Online course to educate and transform 1,300 accredited people into environmental ambassadors for Lillehammer 2021