News - Vista 2017

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Swimming

Bahrain 2021: Alhindawi eyes Paris 2024 via AYPG

Para swimmer will be one of the 29 athletes representing the host nation from 2 to 6 December in the largest ever Para sport event in the country

2021 INCLUSION SUMMIT

Powerful speakers to discuss sport as tool for change in outlook towards disability

- Global leaders from United Nations, UN Human Rights, World Health Organisation, European Union, UNESCO and international governments among those presenting

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Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: Day five preview

Three world record holders and as many reigning Paralympic champions will take the centre stage in Tbilisi on Thursday, 2 December

Para Ice Hockey

Berlin 2021: Germany and Slovakia to fight for final Beijing ticket

Host nation beats Sweden 4-1 as Slovakians defeat Norway 4-2 to arrive tied in points to decisive game in the German capital on Wednesday

Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: Osman and Perez cement legendary status

Egyptian and Mexican starts return to the top of the podium with Ukraine's Mariana Shevchuk setting a new world record to round off a perfect year

Snowboard

Dutch duo set the tone at home World Cup season opener

Bunschoten and Vos dominate their races at season opening in Landgraaf while Montaggioni and Luchini go head-to-head again in the men’s SB-UL

Wheelchair racer Walid Ktila celebrates with the Tunisian flag after winning the 800m

IPC

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award announced

Tunisia’s Walid Ktila awarded for his Tokyo 2020 heroics

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Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: Day four preview

All eyes are set on the Chinese Tan Yuijao, who is looking to win her third World Championships title in the Georgian capital

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Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: Favourites crowned on day two

Egypt's Rehab Ahmed continues her domination with third consecutive world title while Tokyo 2020 champion David Degtyarev takes gold for Kazakhstan

2021 INCLUSION SUMMIT

Governor Koike to speak about Tokyo 2020 learnings

The Governor’s keynote will take place on 2 December, the first day of the Summit, and will focus on 'Initiatives of Tokyo as the host city towards creating an inclusive society'

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Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: Day three preview

A star-studded Tuesday awaits in the Georgian capital with three reigning Paralympic champions in action at the Hualing Ballroom

Para Ice Hockey

Berlin 2021: Italy one win away from Winter Games qualification

Slovakia suffers first defeat while Norway recovers against rivals Sweden and hosts Germany picks closely fought victory over Japan

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Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: World record falls in historic start

China's Guo Lingling and Cui Zhe take third consecutive title while Tokyo 2020 champion Omar Qarada adds more gold to his collection

Snowboard

Landgraaf hosts talent-laden line-up at opening World Cup

Athletes from 24 countries to compete in two banked slalom races from 28-30 November in the Netherlands, including 10 Paralympic medallists.

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Powerlifting

Tbilisi 2021: Day two preview

Day two of the World Championships in the Georgian capital will feature two events, one in both men's and women's competition

Para Ice Hockey

Berlin 2021: Germany keeps Beijing dream alive

Host nation takes first victory at Qualification Tournament with great performance against Norway, as Slovakia and Italy make it two triumphs in two games