PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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AlOmari suspended for anti-doping rule violation
Rio 2016 Paralympian suspended for a failure to submit to sample collection
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New study explores the world’s new-found love of running
ASICS launches a series of initiatives aimed at helping the world run – both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
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Revised Paralympic qualification dates
Entry lists will now be determined using the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour rankings as of 7 June 2021
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Top moments in Para taekwondo
With Para taekwondo set to star at the 2020 Paralympic Games for the first time, the sport already has a rich history.
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Welcome to Para taekwondo
Get to know one of the newest Paralympic sports set to make history next year at Tokyo 2020
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Para taekwondo waiting in the wings for Paralympic debut
'It's just growing and growing. So, after Tokyo 2020, hopefully it will grow again'
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Daniel Caverzaschi in quest of right ‘formula’ for Paralympic success
Spanish wheelchair tennis eager to combine his passions for sport and economics
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Wyndham educates Sierra Leoneans on COVID-19
With sports on hold, Para table tennis player finds alternative way to fill his time
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Two wild rides that transformed Velasquez's life
Mexico’s sole Winter Paralympian looks back at at a ten-year career on snowy mountains
World Para Snow Sports concludes first Online Nations Meeting
A total of 360 participants from 45 countries take part in 100 working sessions during four days