PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
2021 and 2023 Para badminton Worlds hosts announced
Japan and Thailand presented the strongest bids to host the sport, which will make its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020
IPC podcast: RJ Mitte says Hollywood can learn from Paralympics
‘Breaking Bad’ star shares how entertainment industry can improve portrayal of disability
Ukrainian Para powerlifter Anton Kriukov receives 18-month ban
Athlete suspended for breaching the terms of his sanction for an anti-doping rule violation
Beijing 2022 remains on track as countermeasure planning progresses
"There will be challenges ahead, however, which is why – through, for example, the COVID-19 countermeasure working group – we are fully preparing for all eventualities"
IPC and Loughborough University partner on Para Sport Against Stigma project
IPC to work with NPCs of Ghana, Malawi and Zambia to deliver education programmes, athlete development and increase opportunities for Para sport to be broadcast in Sub Saharan Africa
World Para Athletics launches membership consultation to Paris 2024
Proposal aim to strengthen competition programme, increasing opportunities for female athletes and athletes with High Support Needs
Miguel Carballeda re-elected as NPC Spain President
He will serve for another four years following unanimous vote
Strong progress ahead of Tokyo 2020
Organisers determined to deliver safe, secure and successful Games next summer
IPC and The Valuable 500 to partner to drive disability inclusion
The two organisations have signed a co-operation agreement to pursue mutually beneficial initiatives
Vera Muratova makes history at Online World Cup Series Finals
Nur-Sultan 2019 medallist wins first edition in a one-two Russian podium with Colombia's Jainer Cantillo finishing third