PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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
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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
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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