PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC CEO Peters discusses the power of the Paralympic Movement on new Podcast episode
Mike Peters, a two-time Paralympian and CEO of the organisation, said, “The sense of strength, vision and hope that persons with disabilities give society is instructive.”
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Du Preez eyes glory at another Paralympic Games after realising childhood dream
Nicolas Pieter Du Preez won the Para cycling men’s time trial H1 race at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Next year, the South African athlete hopes to capture the spotlight in front of his wife and son at Paris 2024
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Paris 23 Worlds: Fleur Jong’s journey to greatness only just starting
Dutch Paralympic champion and world record holder heading to French capital in search of her first world title
Manchester proposed as location for Para athletics and Para swimming governing bodies
IPC appoints UK Sport and the British Paralympic Association (BPA) as preferred partners to assist with the transfer of governance of the two sports
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Bogota 2023 hosts IPC and IDB showcase on En sus marcas, listos... Inclusión
The EUR 1.5 million of investment from IDB has engaged over 1,600 persons with disabilities and is helping 41 vulnerable communities
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Georgian athlete Lasha Alelishvili banned two years for anti-doping rule violation
Para powerlifter returned adverse analytical finding for a Prohibited Substance at the Tbilisi 2022 European Open Championships
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Moose Jaw 2023: Top Six Moments
Jaw-dropping goals, thousands of spectators and historic scenes from the first World Championships to be held in Canada
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France aim for podium on their return to Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships-Dubai 2022, held between 9 and 20 June 2023, will feature 28 men’s and women’s teams
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Paris 23 Worlds: Hurricane Hannah hungry for more
Great Britain's Paralympic legend looking forward to achieving more greatness in back to back trips to the French capital
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Great Britain's Wiggs in quest for her third Paralympic Games in Para canoe
Emma Wiggs, one of the biggest stars in Para canoe, is aiming to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place in less than 500 days.
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Margalit continues her love affair with Lomianki
Israeli dancer clinches two gold medals to propel her nation to the top in the 25th edition of the Para Dance Sport Polish Open
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Meet the Paralympic stars competing at the Virtus Global Games in Vichy, France
The sixth edition of the Virtus Global Games will take place in the French city until 10 June 2023.
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Moose Jaw 2023: USA dominates hosts Canada to take third straight world title
United States wins A-Pool Worlds for the sixth time following a 6-1 victory; Czechia picks first medal by beating China 3-2 in the third-place game
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Moose Jaw 2023: Canada to battle USA for world title
Teams meet in the A-Pool Worlds final for the sixth consecutive time, China and Czechia play for bronze and their first-ever podium on Sunday
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IPC and World Para Powerlifting saddened by the passing of Dr. Bassam Qasrawi
Former World Para Powerlifting Head of Classification received the highest distinction in the Paralympic Movement in 2019
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Para dancers return to Lomianki with new targets
World stars and newcomers aim to shine as Polish Open 2023 celebrates the 25th edition of the Para dance sport event
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Paris 2024 torch relays called 'the Forerunners’ Relays' to celebrate historic Games
The Paralympic Torch Relay will take place in August 2024 featuring about 1,000 runners
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Moose Jaw 2023: USA beats rivals Canada to finish atop of Group A
Italy and China earn spots in the quarterfinals and secure a place in the next A-Pool Worlds after wins over Norway and Germany, respectively
![Tanguy De La Forest (centre), the reigning double world champion, continued his amazing run of form from last year's Al Ain 2022 World Championships to clinch three gold and a world record with his effort of 254.7 in R4 - mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2.](/sites/default/files/2023-05/Tanguy1.jpg)
Changwon 2023: De La Forest, Benson open season with triple gold
The French shooter's effort included a world record in R4 finals as 10 new world records set, 19 quota places secured in the season-opening World Cup
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Sweden’s equestrian rider Jakobsson overcomes hurdles en route to Tokyo 2020 medal
Louise Etzner Jakobsson won the silver medal in the Para dressage Freestyle Grade IV event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and now she has her sights set on competing at the Paris 2024 Games