PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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A different Para swimming year in and out of the pool
From smashing records to going viral and fighting the pandemic in the front-line here are some of 2020's top moments
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The year Para powerlifting went virtual
World Para Powerlifting Online World Cup Series bring athletes together and keep them competitive during COVID-19 pandemic
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Hear My Voice: A Paralympian’s reflection on 2020
British wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan finds a way to stay motivated through 2020 and also how she contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement
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IPC podcast: Kaleo Maclay on parenting
Sitting volleyball star discuss how she juggles various commitments
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#ChangeStartsWithSport narrative continues in 2020
COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down competitions, but various institutional initiatives kept disability rights in the conversation
Kiana Clay races boys and paves way for fierce females
USA athlete becomes first adaptive snowboarder on star-studded team and hopes to attract more women to come into the sport
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Para sport competitions that got underway in 2020
Grand Slams and winter sports were just a few that saw action in an unprecedented year
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Year like no other for European athletes and events
Five European athletes put aside their training to fight coronavirus
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Historic developments off the field of play in Americas
Highlights of the year from across the region
ZKC announced as new World Para Powerlifting approved supplier
Partnership to focus primarily in four different regions across the world and to include equipment donation for competitions
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Manasi Joshi’s resurgence, a boost for Asia in 2020
Asia stays on course for Asian Youth Para Games; Hangzhou 2022 Asia Para Games
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Plenty to cheer for Oceania athletes in 2020
Australian Para athletes made the most of the year outside the field of play, from Madison de Rozario’s Barbie doll to Ellie Cole and Ryley Batt starring in Netflix's 'Rising Phoenix'
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Para athletics top 2020 moments
From a bio secure marathon bubble in the streets of London to world records around the world a lookback at the last 12 months
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IPC podcast: Carlos Serrano on engagement
Swimming star and Tokyo 2020 hopeful talks about what drives him and also on being a father
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Newest IPC members defy COVID-19
Since being welcomed as IPC members at the 2019 General Assembly, NPCs of Kiribati, Paraguay, Maldives and Malta have taken various initiatives to develop Para sports
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A year like no other in Para snow sports
From history-making events to red carpets and dancefloors, here is a lookback at the most memorable moments of 2020
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Host city of 2024 Paralympics creates ‘Paris + Inclusive’ project
French capital expresses intentions to make Paris an inclusive and accessible destination
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Bauchet and Kampschreur golden return to where it all started
Nine-time Paralympic champion Henrieta Farkasova makes winning comeback after serious injury
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Riech following in family’s footsteps
World champion and Tokyo 2020 favourite’s athletics bloodlines run deep
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IPC podcast: Husnah Kukundakwe on representation
Ugandan teenage swimmer has ambitions for Tokyo 2020 but also sees her role in society on a bigger scale