All news on the topic: Paralympic Games

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Boy who 'wouldn't live past seven months' defies odds and is learning to walk
Rupert Mosey, two, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy soon after birth - a condition causing muscle degeneration. His parents were told he wouldn't live past seven months old
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Charlotte Henshaw embraces 'target on her back' ahead of fifth Paralympic Games
Charlotte Henshaw, the 39-year-old, is an eight-time world champion and knows how to handle the pressure on the biggest stage after powering to gold at Tokyo 2020 in a new record time at the Paralympic Games
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Three-time Paralympic medallist makes key change to land elusive gold in Paris
Swimmer Stephen Clegg became a triple Paralympic medallist at Tokyo 2020 but was unable to claim gold - now he's making key changes in his bid to make sure he doesn't miss out this summer in Paris
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Paris Olympics medals will contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower
The Paris Olympics medals, which will be awarded at the Jul 26- Aug 11 Paris Games and Paralympics, will contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower, it has been confirmed
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Paralympic champion cleared of doping after syringe mix-up involving his dog
American high jumper and long jumper Roderick Townsend tested positive for growth hormone stimulator capromorelin following a strange medicine mix-up with his sick dog
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PM urged to reverse disability decision in letter from ParalympicsGB
“With this one decision the Government have stated that 24 per cent of the population are not a priority and do not need to have their voices heard"
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Oscar Pistorius' family meet to discuss his future as he may 'become a preacher'
Oscar Pistorius' family have gathered for an emergency summit to plan the Olympian's life and how to keep him safe as he's released from prison after eight and a half years
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Paralympic hopeful given only 10% chance of surviving tumour aims for Paris 2024
Cameron Radigan was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his left calf muscle at the age of two - but is now on the cusp of an emotional Paralympic debut
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Oscar Pistorius to ‘look over shoulder’ as he leaves jail amid underworld threat
Olympian and double amputee Oscar Pistorius, 37, has served eight-and-a-half years in prison for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp - but in November was granted parole
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I forgive the Taliban bomber who nearly killed me, says heroic ex-soldier
Former Marine Jon White is refusing to let his experience in Afghanistan where a Taliban bomb made him a triple-amputee get in the way of becoming an Olympic champion
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Meet the canoeist hoping to cap remarkable recovery at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Sport changes lives and none more so than Jonny Young's, who in the decade since a spinal cord injury has gone from being a full-time wheelchair user to ambulant
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Sophie Wessex's thoughtful gift for Kate Middleton amid 'naughty' friendship
There are 17 years between Sophie Wessex and Kate Middleton, but the two married-in royals are said to have a lot in common, which led to a thoughtful gift being exchanged between the two
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Eurostar puts Paris 2024 Olympics tickets on sale with fares from £49
Eurostar has released train tickets to Paris for the Olympic and Paralympic Games next summer, with some tickets from London to the French capital going for just £49
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Nearly one in five disabled adults don't feel supported in sporting events
Nearly four in 10 disabled adults are passionate about exercise - but over half don't feel they are prioritised in sport
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'Swimming earned me gold medals and greatness - but losing a leg gave me a life'
The neuroscience graduate was born with clubfoot and she spent much of her childhood in a wheelchair due to 14 major surgeries before the age of 12
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'In total roar to Lionesses, who give patronising male critics the boot'
Women's football has moved on from being vilified, but there's still a shameful amount of patronising blokes passing judgment, says Brian Reade. But the Lionesses are getting closer to the men's game, and are on course to have the last laugh
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I lost my sight after catching chickenpox - now I'm chasing my dream for Team GB
The IBSA World Games are set to get underway in the UK on Sunday and Caleb Nanevie is hopeful of leading Great Britain’s goalball team to glory in front of their home crowd
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Even Tory Transport Secretary's aide says rail plans are wrong
The Tory MP Simon Jupp said in a letter the closures should not be 'used as an excuse to cut staffing hours and resources' and told a major train company to 're-think' proposals
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Davies: I showed people what I’m about on SAS show - now to emulate Redgrave
British shot put star, in Paris for World Para Athletics Champs, reveals ambition to emulate Olympic rowing legend by capturing gold in five consecutive Paralympic Games
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I was pushed to the limit on Celeb SAS - now I want to become world champ again
Jonathan Broom-Edwards is the reigning Paralympic and world T44 high jump champion and is hoping to defend the latter title at this month's World Para Athletics Championships
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Team GB star eyeing Para Athletics treble after message from Usain Bolt
Thomas Young can secure his fourth major title with victory in the T38 100m at the World Para Athletics Championships - four years after claiming silver in the same competition
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'Ellie Simmonds is perfect example of staggering difference foster parents make'
Hearing Ellie Simmonds forgive the birth mother who gave her up for adoption because of her disability is hard - but what an incredible example she sets, says Polly Hudson
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Police raid Paris Olympics HQ in anti-corruption probe ahead of 2024 Games
The headquarters of the 2024 Paris Olympics organisers have been searched by police looking into suspected corruption, France's national financial prosecutor's office have announced
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Biggest challenge as disabled person is travelling in UK - it provokes anxiety
After recent journeys, Claire Lomas says her fears of being stranded on a train or unable to access a station have been reinforced
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British Paralympian opens up about obstacles in sport after 77th marathon run
Team GB star Richard Whitehead, who was born without both legs, shares the struggles he faced finding opportunities in sport - despite his current incredible successes
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