PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Israel look to Tokyo Games led by a couple who are breaking barriers
A love story in goalball is bringing the different cultures in Israel ― at times in conflict ― together in new ways

World Para Athletics update Grand Prix 2021 calendar
Paris 2021 Grand Prix, initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of May, has been cancelled

Cisco becomes Official Partner for Paris 2024
Cisco will be the official Network Equipment Partner, Cyber Security Infrastructure Partner and Conferencing Software Partner of Paris 2024 Games

IPC reduces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Guest Accreditations
No accreditation will be granted to any 'Accompanying Guest' populations for the Paralympic Games throughout all categories including the IPC, National Paralympic Committee (NPC), International Federation (IF), host Organising Committee (OCOG), future OCOGs and Broadcaster

Skarstein, Polianskyi showcase Paralympic readiness
Paralympic Qualification Regatta also held to decide last European boats for Tokyo 2020

Andres and Malakopoulos excel at L'Hospitalet
Spanish sprinter and Greek long jumper set new world records as traditional international meeting sees return of the public in Spain

Sunday best closes four-day Sheffield World Series
Stephen Clegg breaks world record in the final race of season-opener Series with outstanding performances from home stars and visitors in Great Britain

British swimmer Ellie Robinson wants to enjoy the moment
Paralympic champion focusses on the here and now while she prepares for second Games appearance

Kaleo Maclay aims another shot at Paralympic glory
Two-time Paralympian aims to repeat Rio 2016 gold medal feeling in Tokyo

L'Hospitalet Meeting returns as athletes gear up for Tokyo
Around 100 athletes from Spain and abroad take on the traditional Para athletics meeting near Barcelona on Saturday

India conduct nationals for Para athletes despite hiccups
'Our main aim in proceeding with these Nationals was to ensure the athletes are not starved of an event of this magnitude'

Winter Paralympics Qualification Tournament seeks host
Top two finishers at the six-team round-robin tournament will secure their spots at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics

New dates for World Championships announced!
Rescheduled competition to take place from 8 to 23 January 2022 in Lillehammer, Norway

Wakako Tsuchida exploring possibilities and testing limits
I’ll train hard to secure a place in triathlon and marathon and make a mark at the Paralympic Games

World Series return to Sheffield as 2021 season kicks off
Paralympic champion Hannah Russell joins 91 athletes from 21 countries and celebrates return to one of her favourite pools

As March Madness calms, Lang and Lalonde continue winning tradition
German and Canadian wheelchair basketball national team players balance athletics and studies on foreign soil

Golden treble for France’s Lucas Mazur
India tops medals tally with four gold, six silver and 10 bronze
UNHCR video supports Refugee Paralympic and Olympic teams
‘The Journey’ tells dramatised story of a refugee to mark UN’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April

Whiley seeks to capture first Paralympic gold
Wheelchair tennis athlete opens up about what she desires more than anything

Athletics ‘changed everything’ for Senegal’s Cissokho
Cissokho went from hiding away in his house to travelling the world and setting an example for others