PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Ribera on a mission at Beijing 2022
Best Brazilian athlete in Winter Paralympic history aims for a medal at the next Games
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Vo Ra Mi Seo hopes to show beauty of disability
“I forged this path, so I want to take a responsibility until I can hand over my position to the next generation”
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Rita Van Driel participates in UN Human Rights Council session
IPC Governing Board Member joined the annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities as part of new partnership with UN Human Rights
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Orvarsson blazing path for Iceland at Winter Games
Slalom specialist in prime form to reach national milestone at Beijing 2022
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Fabio Torres leads hosts as World Cup kicks off in Bogota
Forty-three athletes from 14 nations set to compete in the Colombian capital in first international event to take place during the pandemic
![Clara Klug competing at PyeongChang 2018](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2021-03/Clara-Klug3.jpg?h=8b63ab27&itok=FYBvM8f6)
Inside the mind of a vision impaired Para biathlete
Watching Clara Klug in action is extraordinary, but understanding how she succeeds is even better
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Romele starts off third World Cup season with big surprise win
Four athletes grab double gold in season’s opening races, including USA's Laureus Awards winner Oksana Masters
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Beijing 2022: Yutao Cui wants to leave a winter sports legacy
'I hope winter sports will be understood by more people and more disabled people will get involved in sports,' says national team captain
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Madeira 2020 competition dates confirmed
Biggest Para swimming competition before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, European Open Championships are set to take place in Portugal from 16 to 22 May
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Beijing 2022: 10 Para ice hockey athletes to watch
The stars who are likely to shine on ice in China one year from now at the next Paralympic Winter Games
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IPC kicks off Beijing 2022 1YTG celebrations
Packed digital schedule for snow sport enthusiasts
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Schrameyer receives 2021 Brad Parks Award
German wheelchair tennis player's efforts to grow sport after retirement does not go unnoticed
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Facundo Chavez: Para sport as a driver for human rights
IPC Governing Board member Juan Pablo Salazar interviews UN's human rights and disability officer
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Iran pays tribute to Siamand Rahman’s legacy
Four-day National Competition and series of events mark the first anniversary of the passing of two-time Paralympic champion
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Season’s first World Cup begins in Slovenia
Five out of eight last season’s Crystal Globe winners set to compete in the opening races in Planica against Paralympic and world champions
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Gerard remembers late coach in first Grand Slam singles title
Australian Open crown comes exactly two years since passing of Marc Grandjean
Sengul surprises Nemati at Fazza tournament
The world ranking event saw Turkey flex their strength ahead of Tokyo 2020
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IPC launches Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage
Education, learning opportunities and resources for Paralympic community provided
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Paralympic champion Krako and his new approach to sport as a father
Slovakia’s five-time Paralympic champion alpine skier making every minute away from son and daughter worth it
Beijing 2022 venues host first Para snow sports competitions
Para alpine skiing and Para snowboard Asian Cup races held at Yanqing and Zhangjiakou Zones