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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Joint decision on adapted sports testing programme for Beijing 2022
The programme will replace the organisation of a series of international test events originally planned for the first quarter of 2021
IPC podcast: Schär solves ‘puzzle’ to success
Swiss wheelchair racer took years to finally perform at her peak, which involved having the right pieces to work with her
IPC back launch of 'Sport for Development Coalition'
Several Public Development Banks join forces to use sport as a lever to sustainable development
Skiing helps Pueyo picking tough post-sports career
After 15 years in Para alpine skiing, Spanish Paralympian is helping troubled teens get back on track
Inaba has prelude for home Paralympics
“Despite doubt about my ability, I realised that I had nothing to lose, so I wanted to see how far I would be able to reach”
Hargis: 'I look at two separate lives I’ve lived'
USA Army veteran reflects on the moment he chose to embrace his disability and discovered Para ice hockey
Cattini believes in the transformational power of strength sports
Italy's Online World Cup finalist says Para powerlifting changed his life for the better ten years ago
Kirwa to switch to marathon after Tokyo 2020
'I’m now 47. All sports people face this grim reality some time or the other. As years advance, focusing on one event would be good'
1964 Tokyo - A truly pioneering Paralympic Games
'So, we explained that in a way it was the Olympics for Paraplegia. Then one reporter responded 'Well, then we can simplify it to Paralympic’. The word somehow became popular not only with reporters but with us as well, and it became an official nickname.'
The untold story of 1964 Paralympic Games
The 'Unofficial Opening Ceremony' saw about 480 athletes from all 47 prefectures of Japan gather to compete across 36 events.
Ahmed reaches Online World Cup Finals
Egyptian Paralympic medallist wins social media voting to join the other eight finalists on 17 November
'End of the World' discovers Para ice hockey
In southernmost tip of Argentina, national able-bodied ice hockey team goaltender creates sticks and sledges to grow a new sport
New initiative to bring more race officials to the circuit
Federation holds online session targeting better geographic and gender representation
The IPC seek 2021 General Assembly host
In addition to the elections for the roles of IPC President, Vice President and 10 Board Members, a series of other activities will also take place in the chosen host city ahead of the 2021 General Assembly.
Hear my voice: Amy Marren talks limb difference and #NotAWitch
Paralympic swimming medallist talks about WarnerBros’ latest movie ‘The Witches’ negative portrayal of limb deficiencies
Peter Pal Kiss feels lucky to have found Para sport
Hungarian Para canoeist not only overcomes water phobia, but also slow battle of acceptance
UTS World Virtual Youth Festival finalists revealed
Expert panel of judges votes on who advances in the U12 and U18 categories of the IPC 'Inclusive Sports' Challenge
World Para Powerlifting joins new Kit Us Out campaign
#ItStarsWithKit shares stories about how a piece of kit helped athletes and invites donations to equip those impacted by the pandemic
IPC provides global reference on accessibility
Recently revised Accessibility Guide offers design guidelines and best practices in making an inclusive Games