PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Spectacular send off for 4th Paralympic Heritage Flame
'We were thrilled to welcome such esteemed British Paralympians to Stoke Mandeville Stadium for the much-loved Heritage Flame Lighting event'

Paralympics: Para powerlifting day two preview
Egyptian legend Sherif Osman in search of his fourth gold and a new world record is the highlight at the Tokyo International Forum on 27 August

Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 10
Sixteen finals to take place at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre to conclude the Paralympic Games action on 3 September in Japan

From Stoke Mandeville to Tokyo, Issy Bailey's journey
Great Britain's only pistol shooter for the Games shares how influential rehab at the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement was for her

Tokyo Paralympics: Para athletics day 7 preview
All you need to know about the 18 track and field finals scheduled for 2 September at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo

Tatyana McFadden feared for her career after serious blood clotting disorder
USA’s 17-time medallist ‘blessed to be healthy and blessed to be racing again’

Multiple Paralympic champions and young stars pushing the limits for USA
US to present mix of first-time Paralympians and Para sport legends

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics set to break all broadcast viewing records
- More broadcasters, increased coverage levels and more live sport sees an estimated cumulative TV audience of 4.25 billion people watch the Games
Para sports development in Asia deepens ahead of Paralympics
‘Road to Tokyo 2020’ workshops help increase capacity and sport technical knowledge of NPCs, and promote Para sports across the region

Peace, victory at heart of ASICS origami-themed kit for Refugee Paralympic Team
'It’s a dream come true for me to don this uniform'