PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

World champions back to action in Krakow and Leverkusen
World champions to compete for the first time this season in international events in Germany and Poland

India’s Bhagat uses downtime to work on weaknesses
'This time (COVID-19 lockdown) has helped me work on my biggest challenge – the movement in my disabled leg'

Bring Children to the Snow: New cooperation with FIS
Campaign aimed at introducing snow sports to new generations to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities

Wacuka changing attitudes in athletics-mad country
'Swimming as my career is a dream come true. It has opened doors that I had previously never thought about,' says Kenyan world medallist

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards postponed
IPC members can apply until 15 September 2021 for the 11th edition of the awards, postponed to January 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic

IPC mourns loss of Jacob Thomas
The British athlete was one of the top players in the BC3 category

Lucy Ejike: I would choose Paralympics all over again
The Nigerian ace powerlifter completes two decades as a top-notch Paralympian this year

Judo brings joy to Iran's Kheirollahzadeh
The world No. 1 saw his life turn around since taking up judo

Olympic & Paralympic Museum opens in USA
With athlete input, state-of-the-art museum offers interactive and immersive experience

Para athletes featured in Malala Fund’s initiative
‘Game Changers’ series features 30 female athletes who defy convention on and off the field