PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![A female Para snowboarder competing](/sites/default/files/2020-05/46593029234_e7acefe214_o.jpg)
Cecile Hernandez takes heroic steps to bolster women's snowboard
French rider looks back at a greater-than-medal mission during last World Cup season
![Male British athlete with cerebral palsy celebrates on the podium](/sites/default/files/2020-05/stephen-miller-rio-getty.jpg)
Airbnb Online Experiences connect guests with Paralympian hosts
British Paralympic champion Stephen Miller teaches guests the art of positive thinking
![IPC and IWBF logos](/sites/default/files/2020-05/IPC-IWBF%20logos%20%283%29.jpg)
IWBF granted more time on Tokyo 2020 athlete eligibility
'With the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, the IWBF now has until 1 August 2020 to complete the eligibility assessments'
Alice from Bournemouth ready to take on the world
World champion Tai using lockdown to spend rare time with family and boyfriend while making plans for Tokyo
![Two male Chinese badminton players in wheelchairs celebrate a point](/sites/default/files/2019-08/Mai-Jianpeng-Qu-Zimo.jpg)
BWF updates badminton qualification regulations for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Points earned during the original qualification period will be maintained
![Eiko Kakehata catches ball during Rio 2016 game](/sites/default/files/2020-05/Kakehata-Eiko1.jpg)
Nothing less than gold at Paralympics, says Eiko Kakehata
Japanese goalball player excited about competing in front of home crowd in Tokyo
![World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.](/sites/default/files/images/120113112310550_World_Anti_Doping_Agency_PlayTrue_200dpi.jpg)
COVID-19: WADA update Q&A for athletes
‘WADA continues to urge Anti-Doping Organisations to place athlete health at the forefront of their anti-doping efforts’
![Male wheelchair rugby player moves with ball in his lap](/sites/default/files/2020-05/zak-madell.jpg)
Wheelchair rugby star Zak Madell overcomes burnout
Canadian star took a much-needed break post-Rio 2016 from being a full-time athlete