PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sophie Christiansen announces retirement
Representing Great Britain, Sophie Christiansen has won 10 Paralympic medals across four Games, making her one of the most successful Para equestrian athletes ever.
Thailand athlete Prawat Wahoram receives one year ban for whereabouts violation
If an athlete fails to correctly record their whereabouts or misses a test three times in the space of 12 months, it is considered an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code
Milano Cortina 2026 unveils Look of the Games and pictograms
Milano Cortina 2026 has unveiled the “Look of the Games” and pictograms for the six Paralympic sports
Indian Para athlete Suvarna Raj wins UN SDG Action Awards
Suvarna Raj won the Changemaker category for advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities
IPC President receives Paralympic Order from NPC Portugal
The National Paralympic Committee of Portugal recognised leading Para athletes and officials who have contributed to the development of Para sports in the country
Romanchuk and Scaroni lead USA sweep at NYC Marathon
U.S. athletes return to the top of the podium to become the first pair from the host nation to win the New York City Marathon wheelchair division. It was Romanchuk's third title in the men's race and Scaroni's second in the women's event
IPC to increase sport development investment courtesy of Toyota Mobility Foundation
New Sport for Mobility initiative aims to develop athletes, create athlete leaders and increase sport participation
Four host cities announced for 2025 Grand Prix
Dubai, Cali, Tunis and Olomouc confirmed as part of next year's calendar which will travel across four continents. Czech city will hold the first-ever all-women Grand Prix in July
Sundquist makes statement about disability and creativity with fun Halloween costumes
US Paralympian Josh Sundquist has created fun Halloween costumes for over a decade
Women’s World Challenge: Team USA complete golden hat-trick
U.S. has now won every edition of the event while Canada claim silver and Team Europe take bronze in Skien, Norway