PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Shooting in Numbers: Natascha Hiltrop
Germany's Rio 2016 medallist kicks off series with leading World Para Sports athletes ahead of Tokyo 2020
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Para Powerlifting world shocked by Siamand Rahman death
Two-time Paralympic champion Siamand Rahman of Iran passed away on Sunday (March 1) due to cardiac arrest in his hometown Oshnavieh.
Dual banked slalom making debut at World Cup in La Molina
Top Para snowboarders to ride ‘masterpiece of snow architecture’ after three-month break
Tokyo 2020 staff help stage Boccia test event
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and BISFed collaborate to ensure sport is ready for Paralympic Games
Format changes for 2020 IWRF Paralympic Qualifier
Tournament impacted by withdrawal of Thailand
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Sport week: Welcome to Para badminton
A new Paralympic sport is expected to thrill spectators at Tokyo 2020
Inspired by Finsterau success, Daviet looks to Östersund
The Frenchman got his first World Cup victory of the season in the best time possible
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Tokyo 2020: Lauro Chaman chasing elusive gold
'I really want to get one more medal. In Rio there were two: a silver and a bronze. I'm still missing the gold medal'
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Zoe Newson looks to share more winning joys with son
Para powerlifter finds new motivation as mother
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Battle for title and Paralympic points at World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Competition gets underway in Wetzikon, Switzerland
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Sakhalin World Cup: 'We are as shocked as the rest'
World Cup in Russia’s Far East sets a high standard to follow
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Sport Week: Para athletics top rivalries
Four head to head actions that you must see at the Paralympic Games
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Skiing allowed ultimate freedom from disability: Thomas Walsh
‘When anyone of us clicks into our skis, all doubts, worries, social stigmas, and disabilities, are thrown to the wind’
Fazza 2020: Singapore’s Alim lives up to her reputation in Dubai
Turkey, Italy clinch two golds each
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Tokyo 2020: Kunieda determined to avenge Rio loss at home
“I have many positive memories of the other three Games, but I’ve never watched the video from Rio.”
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Sport Week: Para athletes to watch
Here are some of the Para athletics athletes to keep an eye on as they focus on the target at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Tokyo 2020: Mingyuan Yang dreams with glory
Chinese goalball player feels confident towards this year’s Paralympics
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Tokyo 2020: Alison Levine looks to make history
Hopes to become first female to beat the men in Boccia BC4
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Dreams turn to reality for African Para taekwondo fighters
Six athletes secure tickets to Tokyo 2020 at continental qualifier