PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Angélica Bernal envisions growth of wheelchair tennis in Colombia
The 25-year-old reached the top 10 in the world rankings while she introduces dozens of kids with disabilities to wheelchair tennis
Barlaam drawing inspiration from Da Vinci
'As I now have a lot of free time, I’m using my energy to let my other passions grow'
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Re-live the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony
Grab your popcorn and join @Paralympics watch party Saturday on Facebook and Twitter
![A man skiing wearing a green outfit and sunglasses](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2020-04/GettyImages-932966190.jpg?itok=IPwBLxYM)
Musical inspiration keeps Yury Holub on target
Belarusian athlete and musician celebrates career’s first overall Crystal Globe in biathlon
![Paola Mosquera con dos colegas médicas](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2020-04/Paola-Mosquera2.jpeg?h=c856acfc&itok=9qtxCZ27)
From pool to ER, Paola Mosquera aces challenge with ease
'Not everyone is having a good time and if we can help, let's do it'
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Phil Eaglesham continues to inspire battling mental health struggles
'If you can help one person out, then that’s what makes the difference'
![Eduardo Avila](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/images/120201154314356_82715816.jpg?itok=P_hmUG_v)
‘Judoman’ Eduardo Sánchez seeks to end career on high
Mexican judoka shares life-changing experience that helped him get sponsors and the country's attention
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Wheelchair racers ‘Zoom’ into Boston Marathon
Kim and Daniel Romanchuk host virtual marathon during coronavirus pandemic
![Ilham Zakiyev](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/images/130510152146531_151113204_0.jpg?itok=ZuMHeYZy)
Sport Week: Top moments in judo
German twins' gold on the same day and Azerbaijani's Paralympic title five years after losing his eyesight, among top victories
![Dr András Fejes](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2020-04/Fejes_Andras%201.jpg?h=d55a1bad&itok=B7KWzJ9d)
Hungarian legend Andras Fejes passes away
‘His work and commitment to Para sport was a true testament to determination, passion and courage’
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World Para Dance Sport sends condolences to family of Iryna Mazharava
World Championships medallist was one of the main stars of the Belarus national team
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World champions Barlaam and Tai take over Instagram Live
Italian and British swimming stars share their lockdown experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Sport Week: Welcome to judo
Judo is the only martial art on the Paralympic programme
![The underwater image of a female swimmer](/sites/default/files/styles/image_crop_16_9_800_450/public/2023-11/GettyImages-602245314.jpg?itok=Bm7YP7Ce)
From podium to big screen: The Fighting Fish
'It represents the strength of the athletes who fight against their limits just to try to become the strongest in the world'
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Loida Zabala shares powerful message in FUERZA
Documentary makes Spanish Paralympian decide to share powerlifting with acting career
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Sewing is the new gold for Tully Kearney
Para swimming world champion makes face masks and laundry bags while keeping focus on her first Paralympics
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Stef Reid looks back at her 'Energy Within' experience
British Paralympic medallist the star of short film 'The Energy Within'
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Russian Para athletes share home workouts in Sport #WithoutBarriers
Russian Paralympic Committee launches digital campaign to promote healthy activity during pandemic
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Simon Wallner urges youth to set 'big goals'
Austrian sit skier content in retirement after accomplishing his life’s biggest goal
Mascot for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games unveiled
The 'Divine Bird' named Feifei is a messenger of joy and cultural distinction