PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Netherlands the team to beat again in wheelchair tennis
Dutch league of legends seek to continue rich history in the event at the iconic Roland Garros

More than two million Paralympics tickets sold
With just a few hours to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, more than two million tickets have been sold, including almost one million since the start of the Olympic competitions on 24 July

New dad McGrath hopes to make sick baby son proud
Australian Para canoeist Curtis McGrath became a father about a month before the Paralympics

Paralympic torch brings magic to Paris
The Paralympic Torch Relay arrived in the heart of Paris ahead of the Opening Ceremony, with nearly 200 torchbearers illuminating the city

Goalball’s unpredictability promises thrills galore
Brazil and Turkey took the gold medals in Tokyo 2020 but face strong competition in Paris

France aiming to break Para cycling dominance
Great Britain and Netherlands have been the teams to beat in recent Paralympic Games and will again be strong

Parsons: “We want these Games to change lives”
We caught up with International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons ahead of the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony on 28 August

Meet France’s home hero Nantenin Keita
Nantenin Keita will carry the host country’s flag at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024: Para swimming greats highlight growth of Paralympic Movement
USA's Jessica Long, New Zealand's Cameron Leslie, Brazilian Gabriel Araujo, Simone Barlaam from Italy and Canada's Tess Routliffe share their excitement and goals for Paris 2024 at a press conference

Woodhall says: 'Prepare to be amazed!'
Para athletics superstars including Woodhall and Markus Rehm tell us why the Paris 2024 Paralympics will be unmissable viewing

Paris 2024 Para athletics stars share excitement as Games set to kick off
A star-studded list including Germany’s long jumper Markus Rehm, USA sprinter Hunter Woodhall, Moroccan thrower Youssra Karim and Brazilian sprinter Jerusa Geber with her guide Gabriel Garcia join pre-Games press conference

The wait is over! Paralympic Games open on 28 August
Dazzling performances and surprise guests await 50,000 spectators at the Opening Ceremony

Largest Italian Paralympic delegation hopeful for medals
Italy ready to build on past successes after historic Tokyo 2020 results

France aiming high on home soil
For the first time in history, French athletes will compete in every sport at the Paralympics

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Shooting Para sport day seven preview
The ones to watch on the final day of competition at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre with the mixed R6 finals

Sitting volleyball’s big four face fresh challenges
Four nations have dominated at recent Paralympic Games - can that change in 2024?

Can China’s Para table tennis dominance be broken?
Australia and France aiming to break long-standing Asian Para table tennis stranglehold

Le Fur’s advice to first-time Para athletes
Nine-time Paralympic medalist Marie Amelie Le Fur urges newbie Paralympians to soak up the moment

Para taekwondo wide open for new nations to claim glory
After a thrilling first outing at Tokyo 2020, Para taekwondo is set to wow spectators again