· Para athletics
African athletes achieve discus and track milestones at Glasgow 2026
Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu retained her Commonwealth Games discus title in Glasgow on 29 July 2026.
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The Para sport story of Mauritius.
Mauritius’s developing Para athletics programme achieved a notable junior breakthrough at Nottwil in 2019. In its first appearance at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships, the country won four medals. Roberto Michel took a complete set across three T34 sprint distances, while Brigila Clair earned shot put F20 gold, demonstrating progress across track and field.
Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
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2019–2026Years represented in this collection
FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Para athletics
Yovanni Philippe earns Mauritius its first Paralympic medal
A season-best 400m run brought Mauritius a historic bronze medal at Paris 2024.
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· Para athletics
Mauritius takes four medals on its junior world debut
Mauritius won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze on its first appearance at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Nottwil in 2019.
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Para sport in Mauritius.
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