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Paris 23 Worlds: Adams looking to put the pieces together for another gold
New Zealand’s Paralympic and world champion on life in a sporting family, the next steps to success and having an Olympic legend sister for a coach

Family of athletes key to Canadian runner Riech’s Paralympic success story
Canada’s Nate Riech, who won the men’s 1,500m T38 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, attributes part of his success to growing up among family members striving for sporting excellence

Paris 23 Worlds: Relaxation is the key for Greece’s track sensation Ghavelas
The 22-year-old Paralympic champion in 100m T11 wants to reproduce his stunning Tokyo 2020 form at the World Championships this July in France

‘You set your own limits’, says history-maker Alex Roca
The 31-year-old Spaniard, who has reduced mobility and communicates through sign language due to cerebral palsy, recently completed a marathon – and now he wants to inspire others

Athletes and fans join World Championships 100 Days to Go celebration in Paris
French capital receives local and international guests inviting Parisians to come to Charlety Stadium in July and see the world's best in action

Six-time Paralympic champion Jason Smyth of Ireland retires undefeated
Irish sporting legend Jason Smyth will continue to be a positive influence on the Paralympic Movement as the new strategy manager at Paralympics Ireland

Postcard from the Faroes: Vatnhamar's journey as country's only athlete at Tokyo 2020
Marathon runner Havard Vatnhamar only athlete to fly the Faroe Islands flag at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic or Olympic Games

Paralympic champion Riech meets and races Kongssund, a teenage runner he inspired
Nate Riech received a message four years ago from 13-year-old Skjalg Kongssund, an aspiring Para runner from Norway. This month, at the Dubai 2023 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, they competed in the same race and even shared the podium

Ghana's Amos Ahiagah running, cutting hair and making brother's dreams come true
The 19-year-old balances a life of training and working in a barbershop in the hopes of making his siblings and country proud

Hosts shine bright at Marrakech Grand Prix
Morocco made it a memorable three days at home, Brazil's Gomes and Nigeria’s Nwachukwu set new world records* at the third GP of 2023

The heat is on in Marrakech for the third GP of 2023
A 70-strong Chinese contingent aim to build on Dubai success in Morocco; France set eyes on ideal World Championships preparation

Xalapa, Mexico to host Grand Prix in April
Competition is scheduled to take place from 27 to 29 next month replacing Monterrey, followed by the Jesolo GP in Italy from 12 to 14 May

Records galore as China return in style at Dubai GP
Paralympic stars Hug, Debrunner smash their own world records* while Chinese athletes top the medal standings with 42 golds in the four-day GP

World’s best return to Dubai for second Grand Prix of the season
Paralympic stars including local champion Alhammadi to hog limelight in one of the strongest fields; China to return to international meet after two years

Debrunner up for prestigious Laureus Awards
Swiss continuous her country's long tradition of wheelchair racers shortlisted to the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability prize

Self-acceptance helps Kete embrace life after losing eyesight in medical mystery
"I’ve learned that I’m like this, I have to accept myself like this" - teenage sprinter from Lesotho encourages young athletes to be confident about their disabilities and to chase their dreams

Tunis 2023: Ktila, Chida shine with twin golds
Paralympic stars propel hosts Tunisia to top of medals table; Iraq and Uzbekistan impress too at season opener

Tunis kicks off the 2023 Grand Prix season
Nearly 300 athletes from 25 countries to take part in the opening event of the season that marks the 10th anniversary of the Grand Prix

Paris 2024 Paralympic event schedule is out!
The Stade de France will host 1,069 athletes competing in 164 medal events in Para athletics from 30 August to 8 September

Wedding day set for Cape Verde’s most romantic couple following Tokyo 2020 proposal
Para sprinter Keula Semedo’s guide dog Lisbonne also on the guest list for the wedding, set be held in July 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal and one of the events we are most looking forward to this year