PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![A female sitting volleyball player from Brazil plays the ball during a match against Canada.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/sitting%20volleyball%20brazil%20canada%20tokyo%202020.jpg)
Call to athletes to engage with Classification Code review consultation
The review of the IPC Athlete Classification Code is now in the second round of consultation, which runs until 15 December 2022
Boccia TikTok star Morillas on turning likes into medals
Morillas received more than 370 comments praising him as an artist and inviting him for house stays around the world
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France become team to beat at 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
France and Japan finish at the top of their respective pools at the world championships in Vejle, Denmark, with quarterfinals to take place 14 October
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Al Ain 2022: From father’s choice to Paralympic star, Narwal aims at more titles
India’s Tokyo 2020 gold medallist explains what makes shooting Para sport fascinating and unique
![A male Para powerlifter of short stature screams and squeezes his fists in celebration after making a successful lift.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Matthew%20Harding%20celebration%20Tbilisi%202022.jpg)
Swimmer-turned-powerlifter Harding pays tribute to late father with breakout title
Great Britain's Matthew Harding won the European title in the men's up to 72kg a year after switching his focus from Para swimming
![A woman in business attire poses in front of a poster featuring a Para biathlon athlete in action.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Diana%20Bianchedi%20Milano%20Cortina%20Adaptive%20Winter%20Sports.jpg)
Milano Cortina 2026 launches Adaptive Winter Sport project to promote Paralympics
First project of the Milano Cortina 2026 Education programme aims to promote sports practice and inclusion
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Top 5 tips to get started in Para canoe from teenage champion Peter Pal Kiss
Nineteen-year-old Paralympic gold medallist says the best way to improve in Para canoe is to find the right positioning for your seat and paddles, but also to absolutely love the sport
![Tijuana saw 23 podium events during four days of competition as Mexico hosted a Para Swimming World Series for the first time.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Mexico%20hosted%20a%20Para%20Swimming%20World%20Series%20for%20the%20first%20time..jpeg)
Crispin and Vargas shine as World Series concludes in Mexico
Colombian duo clinches three victories each while host nation tops medals table with Australia and USA taking the other gold medals in Tijuana
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Thousands gather for Paralympic Day in centre of Paris
Sport demonstrations, star attendees, mass crowds and a dramatic long jump showcase had the French capital abuzz two years ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
![A male wheelchair rugby player in a yellow jersey carries the ball, chased by two players.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Tokyo%202020%20Australia%20Japan%20wheelchiar%20rugby.jpg)
Wheelchair Rugby World Championship opens in Denmark, promises plenty of excitement
The World Championship, taking place from 10-16 October, features 12 teams, including defending champions Japan and Paralympic gold medallists Great Britain