PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC President shocked at Para rower’s death
Dzmitry Ryshkevich died in a training accident on Wednesday
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Basel 2019: England exert strength
Jack Shephard and Krysten Coombs stay on course for rematch
![(L) Miraitowa and Someity the Olympic and Paralympic mascots for Tokyo 2020](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2019-10/Tokyo-2020-mascots.jpg?itok=M3zymOPw)
Paralympics tickets go on sale in Japan
First Paralympic ticket window for residents of host country will be open until 9 September
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Julio Cesar Avila elected APC President
Colombian elected ahead of Lima 2019 Parapan American Games and will serve two-year term with elections next held in 2021
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Colombian pioneer wants to keep inspiring
Colombian pioneer wants to build off his Worlds success at Parapan Ams
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Basel 2019: Mazur survives testing first day
Badminton top seeds overcome first day scares at World Championships
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Irish archer sees progress from practicing in driveway
Irish archer sees progress from practicing in driveway
World Championships feature thrilling rivalries
Para Canoe World Championships set stage for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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Fiercest Para dressage rivalry renews
European Championships will set the stage between Great Britain and Netherlands
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Victories still on Sanne Voets’ mind
Dutch rider sticks with winning horse ahead of home European Championships in Rotterdam
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Tsuchida aces Paralympic test event
Japanese home star celebrates World Cup win ahead of home Paralympics
2019 Canoe Ones to Watch announced
Five athletes predicted to make an impact at this week’s World Championships
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Basel 2019: Paralympic hopefuls go for world titles
Badminton stars look to shine bright ahead of Paralympic debut
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Garrido is July's Americas 'Athlete of the Month'
Chilean secured bronze at the Nur-Sultan 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships
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Shark bite brings breakthrough for Bourdenx
French skier ready for more after thrilling debut season on Para alpine circuit
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Garcia aims at making it five in a row
Three-time Paralympic medallist has won gold since the Mar del Plata 2003 Games and has no plans to stop
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New kid on the block joins US team
World Championships medallist Zach Miller makes his debut in the national squad alongside three PyeongChang 2018 champions
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Army veteran's YouTube wisdom makes history
Martinez Medina becomes first Para archer to represent island at world championships