PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World Para Athletics expresses condolences on the passing of Nicholas Hum
The 32-year-old athlete was one of Australia’s most accomplished long jumpers over the past decade, with the bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games being the highlight of his career
Top moments of 2025: Summer sports
With 2025 coming to a close, now is the perfect time to relive some of the best moments from the year.
Araujo earns third straight title; Smith leads women’s field in 2025 World Series
Athletes across seven categories conclude the season after eight stops worldwide as final ranking of athletes who topped their categories announced
Para Swimming World Series: Know all winners
First awarded in 2017, here are the winners of all editions of the World Series in the Female and Male Overall, High-Support Needs and Juniors Athletes categories, as well as the best National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of each year
NHK secures Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic broadcast rights in Japan
NHK will bring the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games to audiences across Japan through linear free television, digital platforms, and audio
Dani Aravich's mission beyond the medals at Milano Cortina 2026
What are Danielle Aravich's big goals at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games? Aravich joined the International Paralympic Committee on a TikTok Live to discuss everything from training tips, to goals beyond the medals and fan experience
Sardinia to host fourth Open Water Cup under three-year commitment
The competition returns in September 2026, launching a multi-year framework to further develop Para Swimming’s open water pathway
Kazakh athlete Aigerim Aidarkyzy receives 2-year ban for anti-doping rule violation
Para powerlifting returned an adverse analytical finding for a Prohibited Substance at the Tbilisi 2025 Para Powerlifting World Cup.
More than medals: A tournament that sparked a movement
Team USA’s veteran forward Kelsey DiClaudio, who was named the MVP of the inaugural Women’s World Para Ice Hockey Championships, believes that the inaugural event was about more than medals; it became a turning point for the sport, sparking new momentum and inspiring a new generation of women
Khattab eyes historic third gold at LA28 Paralympics
The Jordanian legend, who continues his remarkable run at the World Championships winning his third consecutive title in Cairo recently, hopes to return stronger than ever next year