PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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USA deliver ultimate performance
Joshua Cinnamo and Samuel Grewe set new world records on second day of athletics
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Mexico’s double judo delight
Eduardo Avila Sanchez and Lenia Ruvalcaba rise to the challenge and achieve Parapan American victory
Lima 2019 breaks Parapan ticket sales record!
Peruvian fans have done it again, with the Parapan American Games setting a new sales record
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Basel 2019: Oktila conquers the world
Indonesian takes first world title as finals begin at Para badminton World Championships
McKenna Dahl makes shooting history
US star takes gold in the first competition in Parapan American Games history
Medals revealed with one year to go
Mass-participation events and uniform designs launched as part of landmark
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Uruguay win first gold
Henry Borges claims judo gold while Brazil dominate table tennis events
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Brazil off to record-breaking start
Historic first day at the Parapan American Games as Paulino and Rodrigues set new marks
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Linz-Ottensheim 2019: Rowers go for titles and Tokyo
Four Paralympic boat classes expected to produce fierce competition
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Basel 2019: Prem pulls off stunning upset
Favourite Thomas Wandschneider falls to unseeded Indian at Para badminton Worlds
Spectacular ceremony opens Parapans
The biggest Para sport celebration in the Americas begins with a stunning Opening Ceremony in front of a packed National Stadium
Castillo receives ‘José Luis Campo’ award
Mexican Para powerlifter chosen Americas Athlete of 2018
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Paralympic superstars take over Tokyo
New campaign marking one year to go features Paralympians at iconic Tokyo landmarks
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Durand honoured for stunning career
Paralympic champion leaves her handprints alongside those of Usain Bolt in Peru
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Six teams, one spot for Tokyo 2020
Multi-sport competition also acts as Americas Championship
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Indian displays No. 1 form at World Championships
India’s world No. 1 survives first game to advance at World Championships
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A Paralympics that will change the world
IPC President believes next year’s Paralympics will be the best yet in terms of sporting performance
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Biggest Parapan Am Games to date kick off in Lima
Athletics, badminton, swimming, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby to be streamed live on dedicated Lima 2019 website
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Gabriel Copola's Parapans medal hopes
Argentinian table tennis legend still has medal hopes
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Oscar winner to produce Paralympic documentary
John Battsek of Passion Pictures and Producer Greg Nugent announce new feature documentary telling the extraordinary story of the Paralympics