PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Bassam Qasrawi receives Paralympic Order from IPC President Andrew Parons](/sites/default/files/2019-10/Bassam-Qasrawi%20.jpg)
IPC and World Para Powerlifting saddened by the passing of Dr. Bassam Qasrawi
Former World Para Powerlifting Head of Classification received the highest distinction in the Paralympic Movement in 2019
![A female wheelchair dancer in a Para dance sport competition](/sites/default/files/2023-06/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2818%29.png)
Para dancers return to Lomianki with new targets
World stars and newcomers aim to shine as Polish Open 2023 celebrates the 25th edition of the Para dance sport event
![A graphic of the Paris 2024 torch relays](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Paris%202024%20Relay%20emblem.jpg)
Paris 2024 torch relays called 'the Forerunners’ Relays' to celebrate historic Games
The Paralympic Torch Relay will take place in August 2024 featuring about 1,000 runners
![USA and Canada playing in a Para ice hockey game](/sites/default/files/2023-06/52941096327_870972b04c_c_0.jpg)
Moose Jaw 2023: USA beats rivals Canada to finish atop of Group A
Italy and China earn spots in the quarterfinals and secure a place in the next A-Pool Worlds after wins over Norway and Germany, respectively
![Tanguy De La Forest (centre), the reigning double world champion, continued his amazing run of form from last year's Al Ain 2022 World Championships to clinch three gold and a world record with his effort of 254.7 in R4 - mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2.](/sites/default/files/2023-05/Tanguy1.jpg)
Changwon 2023: De La Forest, Benson open season with triple gold
The French shooter's effort included a world record in R4 finals as 10 new world records set, 19 quota places secured in the season-opening World Cup
![A female athlete rides a horse at Tokyo 2020](/sites/default/files/2023-05/Sweden%20equestrian%20Louise%20Jakobsson%203.jpg)
Sweden’s equestrian rider Jakobsson overcomes hurdles en route to Tokyo 2020 medal
Louise Etzner Jakobsson won the silver medal in the Para dressage Freestyle Grade IV event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and now she has her sights set on competing at the Paris 2024 Games
![A Para ice hockey player trying to score in front of the goaltender](/sites/default/files/2023-05/52939450799_f90f3f40e0_c.jpg)
Moose Jaw 2023: Host Canada edges Czechia to remain undefeated
Defending champions USA stay perfect with a decisive win over South Korea ahead of Wednesday's test against the host nation
![A finishing line in an athletics track](/sites/default/files/2023-05/GettyImages-1408763682%20%283%29.jpg)
Athlete Jabborov and coach Khushmurodov suspended for classification misconduct
Uzbekistan athlete and coach suspended for a period of four years following investigation conducted by World Para Athletics and NPC Uzbekistan
![An image of three female Para swimmers from a window at the bottom of the pool](/sites/default/files/2023-05/GettyImages-1173629039%20%281%29.jpg)
Media accreditation open for Manchester 2023 World Championships
Para Swimming Worlds will take place at the Manchester Aquatics Centre from 31 July to 6 August
![Four US Para ice hockey players celebrating against Czechia](/sites/default/files/2023-05/52935032217_9f06d958b7_c.jpg)
Moose Jaw 2023: Defending champions USA shows its strength
United States beats Czechia comfortably while host nation routs South Korea to delight the Canadian crowd and China picks second win