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U.K. Athletics charged with manslaughter after Paralympian death

U.K. Athletics and Former Official Charged with Manslaughter in Paralympian’s Death U.K. Athletics, the governing body for track and field…

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‘It’s your story’: N.S.-based Paralympian encourages new athletes to try parasport

One year ago, the Paralympic Games weren’t even on 20-year-old Katie Pegg’s radar.  From Scarborough, Ont., Pegg was settling into Halifax…

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Paris 2024: Tallest Paralympian now has bed that fits

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the tallest Paralympian in history, has had to sleep on the floor at the Paris 2024 Games after…

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Gaza’s Fadi Aldeeb sparks ‘inclusion revolution’ as lone Palestinian Paralympian

The 2024 Paris Paralympics is a place of strength and accessibility. In addition to fostering important conversations of inclusion, it…

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2024 Paris Paralympics: Tallest paralympian aims for third gold medal

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani knows a thing or two about winning. With two Paralympic gold medals to his name already, the Iranian is the not-so-secret…

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Canadian Paralympian wants to serve as ‘beacon of light’ for unique sport of boccia

Among Paralympic sports, boccia is one of a kind. Some have compared it to curling. Others have likened it to…

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