Paralympic News: Follow the latest IPC news and top stories featuring Paralympic athletes
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Sport week: Welcome to powerlifting
A closer look at the sport with the strongest Paralympians
Angélica Bernal envisions growth of wheelchair tennis in Colombia
The 25-year-old reached the top 10 in the world rankings while she introduces dozens of kids with disabilities to wheelchair tennis
Simone Barlaam drawing inspiration from Da Vinci
'As I now have a lot of free time, I’m using my energy to let my other passions grow'
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Re-live the Rio 2016 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Grab your popcorn and join @Paralympics watch party Saturday on Facebook and Twitter
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Musical inspiration keeps Yury Holub on target
Belarusian athlete and musician celebrates career’s first overall Crystal Globe in biathlon
![Paola Mosquera con dos colegas médicas](/sites/default/files/2020-04/Paola-Mosquera2.jpeg)
From pool to ER, Paola Mosquera aces challenge with ease
'Not everyone is having a good time and if we can help, let's do it'
![Phil Eaglesham](/sites/default/files/2020-04/phil-eaglesham%20.jpg)
Phil Eaglesham continues to inspire battling mental health struggles
'If you can help one person out, then that’s what makes the difference'
![Eduardo Avila](/sites/default/files/images/120201154314356_82715816.jpg)
‘Judoman’ Eduardo Sánchez seeks to end career on high
Mexican judoka shares life-changing experience that helped him get sponsors and the country's attention
![Manuela Schaer - Virtual Boston Marathon](/sites/default/files/2020-04/manuela-schaer-boston-marathon.jpg)
Wheelchair racers ‘Zoom’ into Boston Marathon
Kim and Daniel Romanchuk host virtual marathon during coronavirus pandemic
![Ilham Zakiyev](/sites/default/files/images/130510152146531_151113204_0.jpg)
Sport Week: Top moments in judo
German twins' gold on the same day and Azerbaijani's Paralympic title five years after losing his eyesight, among top victories
![Dr András Fejes](/sites/default/files/2020-04/Fejes_Andras%201.jpg)
Hungarian Paralympic legend Andras Fejes passes away
‘His work and commitment to Para sport was a true testament to determination, passion and courage’
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World Para Dance Sport sends condolences to family of Iryna Mazharava
World Championships medallist was one of the main stars of the Belarus national team
![Keeping up with Simone Barlaam in quarantine | Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/oembed_thumbnails/UWB-cN9sewyT9o3i0Rw2nWMr_SjpcpQ8kDEPxk6wIbY.jpg)
World champions Barlaam and Tai take over Instagram Live
Italian and British swimming stars share their lockdown experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
![female judoka Lenia Ruvalcaba](/sites/default/files/images/181113135353984_Lenia-Ruvalcaba.jpg)
Sport Week: Welcome to judo
Judo is the only martial art on the Paralympic programme
![The underwater image of a female swimmer](/sites/default/files/2023-11/GettyImages-602245314.jpg)
From podium to big screen: The Fighting Fish
'It represents the strength of the athletes who fight against their limits just to try to become the strongest in the world'
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Loida Zabala shares powerful message in FUERZA
Documentary makes Spanish Paralympian decide to share powerlifting with acting career
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Sewing is the new gold for Tully Kearney
Para swimming world champion makes face masks and laundry bags while keeping focus on her first Paralympics
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Stef Reid looks back at her movie experience
British Paralympic medallist the star of short film 'The Energy Within'
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Russian Para athletes share home workouts in Sport #WithoutBarriers
Russian Paralympic Committee launches digital campaign to promote healthy activity during pandemic
![A male sit-skier making a turn in the snow](/sites/default/files/2020-04/assets_ioc_2020-04-17_090800.jpg)
Simon Wallner urges youth to set 'big goals'
Austrian sit skier content in retirement after accomplishing his life’s biggest goal