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Italian stars reign supreme at home World Series
Antonio Fantin breaks world record while Simone Barlaam, Carlotta Gilli and others clinch double victories in Lignano Sabbiadoro

Oney Tapia and world champions claim double gold at Jesolo GP
Italy's Rio 2016 medallist and Tunisia's Raoua Tlili sweep throw events during first Grand Prix in the Italian city

Evan Austin leads USA's golden World Series in Lewisville
Home swimmers take 14 victories during three-day competition with great performances from Australian, Japanese and Mexican visitors

Nilsen beats the odds and looks ahead to major victories
In interview to world champion Carina Edlinger, Norwegian star talks about her preparation for biggest season yet with Lillehammer 2021 and Beijing 2022

World Championships achieve Green Event status
Online course to educate and transform 1,300 accredited people into environmental ambassadors for Lillehammer 2021

Italy aims for another gold rush at Lignano World Series
Third leg of the World Series marks the return to international competition for some of world champions and record holders

IPC appoint Wrenn as new Paralympic Games Chief
The senior executive boasts over 20 years of major events experience

Young star Sabatini ready for more at first home GP in Jesolo
Jesolo hosts World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time with 275 athletes from 33 countries in action until Sunday in Italy

Asian athletes receive leadership training
Online Proud Paralympian Athlete Representation Workshop held to empower athletes to become effective leaders

Online OCP workshop focuses on NPCs in West Africa and Haiti
Mentors received training to support NPC Delegates in developing their organisational capabilities
Stars and newcomers meet at inaugural Lewisville World Series
Paralympic champions Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan and Rebecca Meyers lead home team as USA hosts season's second stop
Jaeheon Ha hopes to serve country again at Paralympics
Ha picked up Para rowing during rehab and wants to inspire others going through similar challenges

Israel look to Tokyo Games led by a couple who are breaking barriers
A love story in goalball is bringing the different cultures in Israel ― at times in conflict ― together in new ways

World Para Athletics update Grand Prix 2021 calendar
Paris 2021 Grand Prix, initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of May, has been cancelled

Cisco becomes Official Partner for Paris 2024
Cisco will be the official Network Equipment Partner, Cyber Security Infrastructure Partner and Conferencing Software Partner of Paris 2024 Games

IPC reduces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Guest Accreditations
No accreditation will be granted to any 'Accompanying Guest' populations for the Paralympic Games throughout all categories including the IPC, National Paralympic Committee (NPC), International Federation (IF), host Organising Committee (OCOG), future OCOGs and Broadcaster

Skarstein, Polianskyi showcase Paralympic readiness
Paralympic Qualification Regatta also held to decide last European boats for Tokyo 2020

Andres and Malakopoulos excel at L'Hospitalet
Spanish sprinter and Greek long jumper set new world records as traditional international meeting sees return of the public in Spain

Sunday best closes four-day Sheffield World Series
Stephen Clegg breaks world record in the final race of season-opener Series with outstanding performances from home stars and visitors in Great Britain

British swimmer Ellie Robinson wants to enjoy the moment
Paralympic champion focusses on the here and now while she prepares for second Games appearance