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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWAS cancels 2020 World Games
Event was originally scheduled for February but postponed to April and then December in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19
Grace Wembolua on body confidence
The wheelchair basketball player survived an arson attack and the healing process was another journey she had to make, which she shares on "A Winning Mindset: Lessons from the Paralympics"
Orange join as Premium partner for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
'Orange’s technological expertise and experience with sports events is tremendous. Paris 2024 and Orange will work hand in hand to organise innovative and spectacular Games that bring people closer together'
Japanese lifters aim for Tokyo 2020 slots
Kyoto stages first World Para Powerlifting-sanctioned event to be held since the COVID-19 outbreak
ASICS World Ekiden 2020 takes virtual racing to new level
Specially created virtual race platform will vividly bring to life the connection and motivation of team competition at a time when we are apart
IWF and World Para Powerlifting sign historic agreement
‘Strengthening the World’ is a Memorandum of Understanding that will see both organisations strengthen their relationship in a variety of areas
WADA publish 2021 Prohibited List
World Anti-Doping Agency calls for all athletes and stakeholders to take careful note of the list of modifications concerning substances and methods
Jeremiasz goes from athlete to tournament director
French Paralympic medallist turned his 15 years of wheelchair tennis into opportunities for others
Pillay wants underdog story to conclude at Tokyo 2020
South African shot put athlete flew under the radar into Paralympic bronze in Rio
Paralympic Torch Relay outline revealed
The individual flames will be brought together and become a single Paralympic Flame in Tokyo next year
From recycled plastic to Victory Ceremony podiums
Next year's Games will be the first occasion in history where members of the public participated in the collection of used plastic to produce the podiums
Q&A with Iwabuchi Koyo
Japanese medal hopeful opens up about his YouTube channel, working through the Tokyo 2020 postponement and more
Vanhove helps Belgium build on success
At the helm of the Belgian Bulls's success, captain Tom Vanhove aims to continue their winning streak through to the Paralympic Games
Gurjar keen to erase Rio 2016 debacle
‘During this lockdown, my throw has improved. I am now throwing beyond 68 metres’
Horsburgh opens up about dark times and how goalball saved her
Australian overcame bullying and is now a two-time Paralympian. She shares her journey in "A Winning Mindset" podcast
Paralympic judo history rests on Pernheim
At 28 years old, the Swede feels her golden time is at Tokyo 2020
Joo's journey back to taekwondo
After seven years away from the sport, Joo's competitive side was rekindled and he is targeting Tokyo 2020
Overseas training re-invigorates Kimura
Country's top Para swimmer changed training bases and found a new coach after Rio 2016. The move helped him find new motivation for his home Games
P&G to support Para athletes’ community work
Athletes for Good Fund to provide grants towards athlete’s charity of choice
Booth finds reason to ride again
Para dressage athlete recalls moment in hospital that led her back on a horse