Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Tokyo 2020

Framework to guide preparation of postponed Games

Emphasis will be placed on venues and the competition schedule for 2021

Rowing

Annika van der Meer: ‘First, I’m a doctor. Second, I’m a rower’

World champion has stronger calling to work in hospital than competing in races

Shooting

Lasko 2020 European 10m Champs postponed

Second edition of the competition will take place in November in Slovenia

Table Tennis

Tokyo 2020: Danish delight Peter Rosenmeier looks to sharpen game

Reigning Paralympic champion sees positives in Tokyo 2020 postponement

Table Tennis

Chile's Matias Pino loses Parapan American Games medals for doping violation

The Para Table Tennis player forfeits his Men’s Singles Class 6 gold medal, while Chilean team he was part of loses Men’s Team Class 6-8 bronze medal

Goalball

Sport Week: Top moments in goalball

Lithuania and Turkey claim their maiden Paralympic titles in Rio in 2016

Tokyo 2020

Manasi Joshi sees Tokyo postponement as more time to get better

'In India, disability is still about the able and we still do not have inclusive opportunities or physical places'

Athletics

Para athletes make Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Paralympic stars join other high-profile game changers on the Asia list

Powerlifting

Last week to participate at 'Raise The Bar Together'

Online competition launched by World Para Powerlifting to keep athletes active during COVID-19 pandemic

Goalball

Sport Week: Welcome to goalball

Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports with no Olympic counterpart

Swimming

You are not confined to your house, you are safe in your house: Italy's Talamona

Italian Para swimming world champion's lockdown daily routine includes exercises, family, fashion and volunteering

Nordic Skiing

Oksana Masters finds way to handle spotlight

Snow, glow and sickness all part of the show for the multi-talented US athlete

Agitos Foundation

While at home, teach children about Paralympic sports!

Sample of I’mPOSSIBLE education materials now available for download

IPC

How IPC partners are tackling coronavirus

The Paralympic Movement’s stakeholders are using their services to serve the global community

SPOTLIGHT

Chelsey Gotell reflects on how athletes and WADA can work together

• On World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) annual Play True Day, she attests, about creating athlete-centred systems, increasing awareness of the complexity of Para athlete testing, and improving athlete communication and education on their rights and obligations

Alpine Skiing

Growing in the great quarantine challenge: Thomas Walsh

On his blog, USA's Para alpine skier Thomas Walsh shares the many journeys through the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Para Ice Hockey

Athletes embrace #HockeyAtHome

Para ice hockey players around the world are finding ways to stay active and healthy

Tokyo 2020

Information on tickets

Tickets that have already been purchased will be valid for the same session on a new date where possible

Stoke Mandeville transformed to serve in coronavirus pandemic

Birthplace of the Paralympic Games re-purposed to help vulnerable COVID-19 patients

Blind Football

Sport Week: Top moments in football 5-a-side

Brazil have won every Paralympic gold since the introduction of the sport in 2004