PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Leonelli ready for Paralympic debut
Chilean table tennis player is on a high after winning gold at Lima 2019 Parapans

Para ice hockey player suspended for anti-doping violation
Athlete returned an adverse analytical finding during 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships

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

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

Sadkowska finds freedom on dance floor
Multi-talented 21-year-old competes in four Para sports but finds the biggest happiness in Para dance

Tokyo 2020 unveils Paralympic Torch Relay details
Regional flame lighting cerebrations and departure ceremonies will be held in 43 of Japan’s 47 prefectures

Dubai to kick off 2020 Grand Prix
Same stadium of the 2019 World Championships to stage first event in March

IPC President meets Colombian President
The pair discussed how Para sport development drives the human rights agenda