PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wool is the new gold for Australian legend Ellie Cole
'I had able-bodied kids messaging me on Instagram, saying they wanted to be a Paralympian when they grow up,' says the Para swimming star
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Cheongju 2019: Alexander Kurzin's long wait comes to an end
Russian wheelchair fencer storms to gold in South Korea competing at his sixth World Championships
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Anuar Akhmetov suspended for anti-doping violation
Kazakhstani Para swimmer suspended for nine months
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South African archer Shaun Anderson 'does not know how' to quit
Archer returns to range after second major accident that took away his ability to walk
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Cheongju 2019: Italy’s Bebe Vio in a league of her own in wheelchair fencing
Italian bags third successive title in women’s foil category B
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Beigang 2019: Para dancers to show off World Championship form
Penultimate competition before Bonn 2019 draws top dancers
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Tokyo 2020: Japanese Para triathlete stars in latest campaign for Games
New campaign launched by organising committee features Mami Tani
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Cheongju 2019: China complete hat-trick at wheelchair fencing Worlds
Tan, Tian and Zou land golden blows on day two of World Championships
Lasko to host 2020 European 10m Shooting Para Sport Championships
Competition in Slovenia will also serve as warm-up for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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Basel boost gives Suter-Erath big dreams for third Games
Impressive performance at home World Champions makes Swiss player set sights on Tokyo 2020
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Cheongju 2019: Piers Gilliver lands birthday gift at wheelchair fencing Worlds
British wheelchair fencer captures maiden title at 25 years old, while China also have successful first day
Emmen 2019: Rainbow jerseys decided at cycling road Worlds
A mix of familiar and new names land at the top of the World Championship podium
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Beijing 2022: Paralympic and Olympic mascots unveiled
‘Glowing Lantern’ named Shuey Rhon Rhon will ignite the warmth and friendship amongst the Para athletes from around the world
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Helsingborg 2019: Gilles de la Bourdonnaye ready for table tennis return
France’s multi-Paralympic, World and European champion hopes to qualify for Tokyo 2020
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Matthew Cowdrey to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Decorated Paralympian to be recognised by Sport Australia
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Cheongju 2019: Best wheelchair fencers go for World titles
Biggest stop on road to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics takes place at World Championships
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London 2019: Gold rush seals Italy top spot
Nine world records overwritten in the final evening of the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
Man Gyun Yu suspended for anti-doping violation
South Korean Para ice hockey player receives six-month suspension
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London 2019: Peerless Teresa Perales goes golden again
Veteran champion celebrates on penultimate day of Worlds
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London 2019: USA’s Julia Gaffney gorges on gold at last
Rising star finally breaks through for win by slimmest of margins