PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Tokyo 2020: Teresa Perales wants to win medals for her son
Spain’s most decorated Paralympian is hoping to add to her 26 medal haul
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IPC President Andrew Parsons urges USTA to reconsider decision
The organisers of the US Open announced that this year's edition will not include wheelchair tennis
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US Open exclusion of wheelchair tennis evokes strong reactions
World's best accuse US Open of 'discrimination' following their announcement that wheelchair tennis competitions would not be included in this year's edition
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Claire Cashmore gets creative with Para triathlon training
With partner Dave Ellis, the triathlon duo are finding ways to stay motivated for Tokyo 2020 next year during the British lockdown
Lena Schroeder deftly juggles training and frontline duty
'Times are hard. [But] it will get better,' says Norwegian Para ice hockey player who is working in the ER during the pandemic
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Italian archer Eleonora Sarti trains through pandemic
"I had a lot of time to think and ask myself important questions, some of which I found answers for"
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Bahrain to host 2021 Asian Youth Para Games
Around 800 athletes under 20 expected to compete across nine sports
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Sport week: Top moments in Para triathlon
A look back at highlights from the sport’s Paralympic debut at Rio 2016
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WADA launches webinar series for athletes
‘Despite the many challenges athletes are facing as a result of COVD-19, we want to provide assurance that anti-doping is not at a standstill’
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Lauren Parker lives by her ‘never say I can’t’ attitude
‘Parker has set a new precedent for all the Para athletes in terms of training and hard work’
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Sport week: Welcome to Para triathlon
The sport is coming off its first Paralympic Games appearance at Rio 2016
![Ecuadorean Para athlete training](/sites/default/files/2020-06/IDB-Athletics1.jpg)
‘En sus marcas, listos…Inclusión’ transforms realities in Latin America
Project implemented by Agitos Foundation uses Para sports as tool for social inclusion
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Dates for Beijing 2022 test events set
World Para Snow Sports and Beijing 2022 Organising Committee hold three online meetings
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I still have this gift, so I am not done yet: South African star Anrune Weyers
'I came to realise that [the postponement] is not about me. It's so much more. It's people's lives'
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Japan holding its horses for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
The nation was set to medal at a Games for the first time ever thanks to development efforts
Peggy Martin keeps pioneer spirit strong
One of the first competitive snowboarders in the world, USA rider shares her passion about the sport that changed her life three decades ago
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Online World Cup Series: All you need to know
Third edition of the competition runs until 21 June. You can also create your own team and join the Fantasy Team Game
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You do not need to see but feel football: Adolfo Acosta
Blind football player targets third Paralympic medal for Spain at Tokyo 2020