PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sport Week: Welcome to goalball
Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports with no Olympic counterpart
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You are not confined to your house, you are safe in your house: Italy's Talamona
Italian Para swimming world champion's lockdown daily routine includes exercises, family, fashion and volunteering
Oksana Masters finds way to handle spotlight
Snow, glow and sickness all part of the show for the multi-talented US athlete
While at home, teach children about Paralympic sports!
Sample of I’mPOSSIBLE education materials now available for download
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How IPC partners are tackling coronavirus
The Paralympic Movement’s stakeholders are using their services to serve the global community
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Chelsey Gotell reflects on how athletes and WADA can work together
• On World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) annual Play True Day, she attests, about creating athlete-centred systems, increasing awareness of the complexity of Para athlete testing, and improving athlete communication and education on their rights and obligations
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Growing in the great quarantine challenge: Thomas Walsh
On his blog, USA's Para alpine skier Thomas Walsh shares the many journeys through the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Athletes embrace #HockeyAtHome
Para ice hockey players around the world are finding ways to stay active and healthy
Information on tickets
Tickets that have already been purchased will be valid for the same session on a new date where possible
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Stoke Mandeville transformed to serve in coronavirus pandemic
Birthplace of the Paralympic Games re-purposed to help vulnerable COVID-19 patients
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Sport Week: Top moments in football 5-a-side
Brazil have won every Paralympic gold since the introduction of the sport in 2004
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British Paralympic Association pays tribute to Geoff Smedley
Sports Union for Athletes with Down’s Syndrome President is a leading pioneer in Para sports
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Equipment change helps Marcel Pavlik return to sport
Slovakian world No. 1 almost quits sport due to old bow
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Charl du Toit shares his lockdown experience on Instagram Live
Two-time Paralympic champion talks to athletes and fans from home in South Africa
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How a student’s perception on disability changed
A Georgian pupil felt compelled to take part in the Agitos Foundation’s education programme
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Adaptive Board Chicks bring girl power to Para snowboard
Dutch duo Lisa Bunschoten and Renske van Beek launch training camps to inspire new female riders
Welcome to football 5-a-side
The sport has featured at the Paralympics since 2004
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Postponement lets Rodriguez focus on doctor role
Para triathlete provides recovery treatment to coronavirus patients
Para Nordic Skiing World Cup: Top 7 moments
Home upsets, red carpets, samba beats and a milestone for the Paralympic movement