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Welsh Rugby Legend Sir Gerald Davies Knighted

Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies received a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to rugby union and charity, alongside other Welsh recipients including a Paralympian, a doctor, and a St John Ambulance volunteer.

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Paralympic Champion Overcomes Adversity: Mikhail Astashov's Gold Medal Wins"

Mikhail Astashov, born without arms and legs, overcame abandonment and an orphanage upbringing to become a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in para-cycling at the Tokyo 2020 games, setting a world record in the process.

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Sifan Hassan Wins Dutch Sportswoman of the Year for Third Time

Sifan Hassan won the Dutch Sportswoman of the Year award for the third time on December 10th, 2024, following her gold medal in the Paris Olympics marathon, where she beat Tigst Assefa by three seconds, finishing in 2:22:55.

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Paralympic Swimmer Zijderveld Retires at 24

Paralympic swimmer Chantalle Zijderveld, 24, retired after a successful career marked by seven Paralympic medals, citing mental fatigue and relocation of training as key factors; she plans to pursue a career in accountancy.

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Snakes Milano: A Powerchair Football Team's Rise

The article tells the story of the Snakes Milano Powerchair Football team, a Serie A team of young athletes with disabilities who dream of playing at the Paralympics.

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MBE Awarded for Dementia Care Campaign in Football

Penelope Watson, wife of former footballer Dave Watson, received an MBE for her campaign advocating for better dementia care in football, including establishing memory clubs and working with the family of Jeff Astle, who died from a degenerative brain condition; other Nottinghamshire residents also ...

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Dutch Wheelchair Basketball Coach Suspended Amidst Misconduct Allegations

Following recent reports to the Center for Safe Sport Netherlands (CVSN), the Netherlands Basketball Association (NBB) has suspended Gertjan van der Linden, coach of the Dutch women's wheelchair basketball team, due to allegations of long-term misconduct, prompting an independent investigation.

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Paralympic Swimmer Zijderveld Retires at 24

24-year-old Paralympic swimmer Chantalle Zijderveld retired after winning seven Paralympic medals, citing the move of her training location to Eindhoven and mental exhaustion as contributing factors. She will pursue a career in accountancy.

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Powerlifter Finds Inner Peace Through Faith and Sport

Plymouth powerlifter Doaa Shayea, born with spina bifida, found inner peace through religion and sport, overcoming feelings of inadequacy and societal underestimation to become a national competitor.

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2024 Mustafa V. Koç Sports Award Winners Announced

The 2024 Mustafa V. Koç Sports Award was presented to young swimmer Kuzey Tunçelli and the Turkish Women's Goalball National Team, celebrating their athletic achievements and inspiring future generations.

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