PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Leonelli ready for Paralympic debut
Chilean table tennis player is on a high after winning gold at Lima 2019 Parapans
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Para ice hockey player suspended for anti-doping violation
Athlete returned an adverse analytical finding during 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships
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Sitting volleyball joins growing list of sports
A total of 10 sports have already been confirmed as part of the programme
Road to Tokyo 2020 workshops kick off in Japan
Agitos Foundation, Tokyo 2020 and Japanese Paralympic Committee launch the first of a series of activities aimed at Asian countries
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Tokyo 2020 slots up for grabs at African Championships
Morocco look to win their fourth consecutive title
Angelica Bernal is the best of the month!
Colombian claims Semana Guga Kuerten title and extends winning-streak
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Sadkowska finds freedom on dance floor
Multi-talented 21-year-old competes in four Para sports but finds the biggest happiness in Para dance
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Tokyo 2020 unveils Paralympic Torch Relay details
Regional flame lighting cerebrations and departure ceremonies will be held in 43 of Japan’s 47 prefectures
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Dubai to kick off 2020 Grand Prix
Same stadium of the 2019 World Championships to stage first event in March
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IPC President meets Colombian President
The pair discussed how Para sport development drives the human rights agenda
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Tokyo finishes building Olympic Stadium
The Emperor's Cup football final is scheduled to be the first public sporting event at the venue
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Partnership with Rheindigital enhances sport's presence
Local communications agency helps spread World Championships fever throughout German city
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World Para Powerlifting welcomes new educational partner
Agreement with Muscle and Motion to provide resource tools for athletes and coaches
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China dominate World Cup in Amsterdam
Shumei Tan reaches fantastic five as first World Cup of the 2019-2020 season gets underway
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Costa Rica retain Central American title
Champions beat hosts Guatemala 5-0 in the regional blind football final
Nadia Baez hungry for glory
Argentinian Para swimmer targets best performance ever at 2020 Paralympic Games
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Athletes all set for IPC Forum
‘I’m really looking forward to meet and hear from athletes to find out more about what they want from the Paralympic Movement’
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IPC welcomes major global partnership with Airbnb
Nine-year agreement covers the next five editions of the Paralympic Games
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Davis appointed to Coordination Commission for Milano Cortina 2026
The three-time Paralympian forms part of a 10-strong group
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Top six moments
After nine days of intense action it is time to look back at the highlights of the competition