PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Iniesta tackles football 5-a-side!
The World Cup winner follows in Messi and Beckham’s footsteps as countdown to next Paralympic Games continues
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Gustin living his father’s dream
Malaysia’s double world champion takes inspiration from video game, Valentino Rossi and Siamand Rahman
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IPC mourns Glenn Tasker’s passing
The former Paralympics Australia President passed away on 15 August
Ezra Frech never alone
Fourteen-year-old US athlete to make his senior international debut in Peru representing his country and the community he supports
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Keiichi Sato ready for Tokyo test
Japanese city to host world’s best Para triathletes with a year to go before Paralympic Games
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Badminton Ones to Watch 2019
Seven players predicted to make an impact at next week’s BWF World Championships
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Birmingham 2022: Biggest Para sport programme confirmed
Para table tennis brings total Para sport events at Birmingham 2022 to eight
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Paralympic ticket lottery to open on 22 August
Tickets for the biggest and most exciting Paralympic Games being offered at affordable prices
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Competition schedule announced
Setting the scene for a dramatic summer festival featuring a record 4,400 athletes
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Mixed memories for Jessica Long
British capital holds bittersweet experiences for multi-Paralympic champions as she prepares for Worlds
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Vejle 2019: Best of British triumph in Euros
Wheelchair rugby Euros deliver thrilling climax as defending champions retain their crown to secure their place at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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France and Italy announce teams
Mexico City Worlds and Dublin Euros winners among the stars hoping to make a splash at World Championships
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Vote for Athlete of the Month!
Five countries represented among nominations
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Basel 2019: Chan Ho Yuen wants his moment
Hong Kong badminton player believes its his turn for World Championship gold
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Filipino dance duo barely win in Finland
Filipino dance duo barely win in Finland
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Team-by-team preview for European Championships
Eight teams go for regional title and Tokyo 2020 spots
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Fedorova suspended for anti-doping violation
Russian cross-country skier receives four-year suspension
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Mauritius celebrate after four medals in competition debut
Mauritius also celebrate after four medals in the island’s competition debut