PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![South Korea’s Yunri Lee in action](/sites/default/files/2022-08/Yunri%20Lee%20in%20action..jpeg)
Changwon 2022: Yunri Lee leads South Korea’s impressive run
Beijing 2008 champion shines with twin gold and world record to propel hosts to top of medals table; France's De La Forest shoots record-equalling score
![A PyeongChang 2018 mascot rides a skateboard and waves during the Games Opening Ceremony.](/sites/default/files/2022-08/Bandabi%20PyeongChang%20Opening%20Ceremony.jpg)
First of 150 PyeongChang legacy Bandabi Sports Centers opens in Republic of Korea
IPC President meets with President of the Korea Paralympic Committee and PyeongChang 2018 Chef de Mission of Team Korea to discuss continued development of Para sports in the country and beyond
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Cockroft and van Rhijn share their memories of racing with Usain Bolt
On Usain Bolt’s 36th birthday, Paralympic champions Hannah Cockroft and Marlou van Rhijn look back at the time they shared a track with a fellow legend
![A pair of wheelchair dancers in a competition](/sites/default/files/2022-08/Prital%20Nahum.jpg)
Mainhatten Cup returns with stars and newcomers in action
Nearly 60 athletes from 15 countries to compete in the two-day event that marks the international debut to Danish and French Para dancers
![Croatian athletes march out in the athletes' parade at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/2022-08/Croatia%20Opening%20Ceremony%20Beijing%202022.jpg)
NPC Croatia and Qohubs driving diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace
Although around 15% of the world's population lives with a disability, they are still often neglected when discussing diversity and inclusion measures in the workplace
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Changwon 2022: Avani Lekhara aims to continue her dominance
Indian star returns to action after Chateauroux 2022; Park leads home challenge in first-ever World Cup in South Korea after Cheongju 2018 Worlds
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New dates for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games announced
The 2022 Asian Para Games, originally scheduled for October 2022, will now be held from 22 to 28 October 2023
![Five players from the Denmark and New Zealand teams battle for the ball.](/sites/default/files/2022-08/Denmark%20New%20Zealand%20wheelchair%20rugby%20Tokyo%202020.jpg)
Schedule announced for 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in Vejle
The tournament will feature 46 games, including quarterfinals and semifinals, to be played over seven days
![Three athletes smile after receiving their medals at the Para Dressage World Championships.](/sites/default/files/2022-08/CopyKristensen.jpg)
Denmark tops medals table at Para Dressage World Championships
The hosts claimed four golds and a silver medal, building the excitement for Paris 2024
![A picture of a female Para ice hockey player next to the logo of the Women's World Challenge](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Hockey%20Finland_0.jpg)
Sanna Koivusalo inspiring her daughters through Team World
Finnish player excited to be part of international team that will challenge Canada, Great Britain and USA at the inaugural World Women’s Challenge