PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![A child in a sledge competing in a cross-country race in the snow](/sites/default/files/2021-04/Gromova%20Team%20Junior.jpg)
The young team who fell in love with Nordic skiing
National team coach Irina Gromova introduces children with spina bifida to Para cross-country in Russia and changes lives in the process
![Nigerian man reaches to return the shuttle in badminton](/sites/default/files/2021-04/Bello-Rafiu-Oyebanji.jpg)
Paralympic Movement mourns passing of badminton African champion Bello Rafiu Oyebanji
Nigerian athlete helped the sport’s development in the region
![View of wheelchair curling venue](/sites/default/files/2021-04/beijing-2022-curling-venue.jpg)
Beijing 2022 conclude ice tests for Para ice hockey and wheelchair curling
‘Experience Beijing’ successfully examined various facilities and procedures for positive Games delivery
APC satisfied with Santiago 2023 progress amid ‘difficult circumstances’
Virtual presentations made by Organising Committee reaffirm commitment to Parapan delivery
![Infographic on events schedule](/sites/default/files/2021-04/tokyo2020-direc-qualification.jpg)
Direct qualification events for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics updated
Para athletes can secure slots for their nations at nine upcoming events
![Male wheelchair rugby player celebrating](/sites/default/files/2021-04/nick-springer%20%281%29.jpg)
IPC saddened by passing of US wheelchair rugby gold medallist Nick Springer
Two-time Paralympian was also an advocate for meningitis awareness
![Movie artwork with three athletes](/sites/default/files/2021-04/rising-phoenix-compressed.jpg)
Netflix’s ‘Rising Phoenix’ lands four Sports Emmy nominations
Ground-breaking Paralympic film up for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary, among other categories
![Podcast image](/sites/default/files/2020-08/A%20Winning%20Mindset.jpg)
IPC podcast 'A Winning Mindset' nominated for Webby Awards
First series of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics continues garnering international recognition
![male Para equestrian rider Lee Pearson standing on crutches holding a medal](/sites/default/files/images/180912123019884_lee-pearson-getty.jpg)
British Para equestrian great Lee Pearson trots into new phase in life
Having a family feels like ‘fulfillment’ for the Paralympic star from Great Britain
![Three Asian men sprinting to the finish line](/sites/default/files/2021-04/ASEAN-Para-Games%20-Athletics.jpg)
ASEAN Para Games 2021 updates on progress
Multi-sport event set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December