PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC support IOC decision over Tokyo 2020
'The next four weeks will provide time to see if the global health situation improves, while giving a window of opportunity to look into different scenarios should the dates of the Games need to be changed'
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Para snowboard World Cup: top 7 moments
Discipline debut, Oscar-worthy entrance, wooden medals and touching mountainside vigil mark the highs and lows of an unforgettable season
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Relevant FAQ on COVID-19 for the Paralympic Movement
A summary of the most frequently asked questions about the global pandemic and its impact on the Paralympic Movement
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Katherinne Wollermann dreams for a more equal world
Chilean Paralympian advocates for people with disabilities and fights for gender equality in her country
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Crystal globe victory comes with missing void for Zebastian Modin
Swedish cross-country skier was looking forward to racing on home snow
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Lima 2019 Village to temporarily receive coronavirus patients
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra announces measure to cope with pandemic
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Top storylines in Para canoe
Know what to follow when competition hits off at Tokyo 2020
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Para athletes find innovative ways to stay fit
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Para athletes stretch their imagination for training
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Para canoe athletes to know
These eight athletes are expected to battle for Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020
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Classification in Para canoe
Learn more about the six different classes in the sport
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Norway’s Pedersen sweeps Crystal Globes in men’s sitting
'Winning the overall Globe three years in a row as well as all the discipline Globes is a dream come true'
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Malgorzata Halas-Koralewska suspended for anti-doping rule violation
Polish Para powerlifter suspended for one year and loses World Cup title
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World Series 2020: Status update
Sao Paulo and Sheffield cancelled, Indianapolis postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak
Top moments in Para canoe
Plenty to remember from the sport’s Paralympic debut at Rio 2016
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Tokyo 2020: Maximiliano Espinillo seeks to fly high with 'Bats'
'Winning gold is a dream that I see every day. To win it, will be the greatest thing ever'
Athlete in numbers: Sophie Pascoe
Nine-time Paralympic champion is one of New Zealand's Paralympic stars for Tokyo 2020
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Welcome to Para canoe
The addition of va’a boats expands the interest for Tokyo 2020
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Four Uzbekistan Para athletes suspended
The athletes committed anti-doping violations for Anabolic Androgenic Steroids between May and October 2018
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Golden feeling put on hold for Nils-Erik Ulset
Norwegian biathlete copes with cancelation of Para Biathlon Worlds