PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Cheongju 2019: Weapons drawn at Worlds
Biggest stop on road to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics takes place at World Championships
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Gold rush seals Italy top spot at Worlds
Nine world records overwritten in the final evening of the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
Man Gyun Yu suspended for anti-doping violation
South Korean Para ice hockey player receives six-month suspension
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Peerless Perales goes golden again
Veteran champion celebrates on penultimate day of Worlds
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USA’s Julia Gaffney gorges on gold at last
Rising star finally breaks through for win by slimmest of margins
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Joany Badenhorst announces retirement
Australia's pioneer female Para snowboarder decides to leave elite competition
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Abdurasulov suspended for anti-doping violation
Uzbekistani powerlifter suspended for four years
Madeira to host 2021 World Championships
Tenth edition of the World Championships will be the first to take place in Portugal
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Host the 2021 World Championships!
Interested organisers can bid to host the sport’s biggest event in 2021
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Tai’s fourth gold ends Long unbeaten run
Legends dethroned on sensational night of upsets at Para swimming Worlds
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Ninth Para sports science conference concludes
More than 340 people attended the four-day event in Amsterdam
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Cheongju 2019: Ones to Watch announced
Six athletes predicted to battle for gold on the World Championship piste
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Italy seal sensational shared gold
Dramatic medal ties highlight third day of Para swimming Worlds
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Emmen 2019: Rainbow jerseys and Tokyo 2020 spots at stake
Cyclists will compete across time trial and road races in the Netherlands
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Russia hold nothing back at Continents Cup
Nation wins 12 of 14 medal events as appetiser for upcoming 2019 Worlds
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Peter Pal Kiss is Allianz Athlete of the Month
Hungarian teenager finished top of the public polls over four other nominees
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Double Dutch delight on day two of Worlds
World records and dominant performances at Para swimming Championships
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Team Citi athletes announced ahead of Tokyo 2020
Forty-one Para sport stars across 13 sports to foster more inclusive, diverse society
Walbrzych 2019: Great Britain add to golden collection
Great Britain, Spain, Turkey and Germany directly qualify for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Australia edge Japan for zonal title
New Zealand also earn ticket to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with podium finish