PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sport Week: Classification in Para cycling
There are five sport classes for hand cycling, two for tricycle and five for bicycle, while the three for the tandem compete in one event
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Athletes are #KickingItAtHome
Digital campaign highlights how fighters are overcoming barriers from the coronavirus pandemic by training at home
Lima World Cup postponed to 2021
Competition was scheduled to take place from 22-31 May in the Peruvian capital
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Para athletes support Tokyo 2020 postponement
'Tokyo 2021 - definitely the right decision as in the current situation sport is not a priority'
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Sport Week: Top moments in cycling
Epic victories, home celebrations and emotional wins make up the list
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Hangzhou 2022: Official emblem and slogan unveiled
Asian Para Games set to take place in Chinese city from 9-15 October
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Positive mindset invigorate South Korean amid coronavirus pandemic
“Nothing can stop me from chasing the dream I’ve been waiting for 22 years”
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Cuijk International 2020 postponed to August
One of the most traditional events in Para dance sport, competition in the Netherlands was initially scheduled to April
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Sport Week: Welcome to Para cycling
The sport has been part of the Paralympic Games programme for 36 years
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IPC support IOC decision over Tokyo 2020
'The next four weeks will provide time to see if the global health situation improves, while giving a window of opportunity to look into different scenarios should the dates of the Games need to be changed'
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Para snowboard World Cup: top 7 moments
Discipline debut, Oscar-worthy entrance, wooden medals and touching mountainside vigil mark the highs and lows of an unforgettable season
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Relevant FAQ on COVID-19 for the Paralympic Movement
A summary of the most frequently asked questions about the global pandemic and its impact on the Paralympic Movement
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Katherinne Wollermann dreams for a more equal world
Chilean Paralympian advocates for people with disabilities and fights for gender equality in her country
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Crystal globe victory comes with missing void for Zebastian Modin
Swedish cross-country skier was looking forward to racing on home snow
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Lima 2019 Village to temporarily receive coronavirus patients
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra announces measure to cope with pandemic
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Top storylines in Para canoe
Know what to follow when competition hits off at Tokyo 2020
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Para athletes find innovative ways to stay fit
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Para athletes stretch their imagination for training