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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Beijing 2022 Playbooks published
The Playbooks are developed jointly by the IOC, the IPC and Beijing 2022, incorporating the very latest scientific advice and proven countermeasures implemented during the pandemic
Takeaways from Para Athletics
Twenty one-year-old Ethiopian Tigist Gezahagn Mengistu won the women's 1500m T13 in her first major championships
Takeaways from Para Triathlon
The sport featured a raft of athletes who either made the switch from other sports or were also competing in multiple events
Ellie Cole graces cover of Maxim, tops Hot 100 list
‘I have always been inspired to set an example and start the conversation on embracing differences. Awareness is a powerful thing’
Para Dance Sport World Championships in Ulsan cancelled
The decision follows the latest restrictions set in place in South Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic
How South Korea changed colour of their Paralympic medal
'We were more eager to claim a victory than ever, so we didn’t give up to the end'
Stellar line-up of world class speakers set for 2021 Inclusion Summit
December’s event will bring together 40 speakers from civil society, business, development, sport, entertainment, and assistive technologies
Takeaways from boccia
Athletes from 13 National Paralympic Committees stepped onto the podium, including some notable firsts
Europe dazzle on Great Britain’s impressive showing
From the strong 227-member contingent, Great Britain amassed 124 medals including 41 gold
Takeaways from Para taekwondo
Para taekwondo fighters put on dazzling displays of speed, strategy and skill on the sport's Paralympic debut
Martin France puts a colorful splash of paint on snow-white routine
Slovak Para alpine skier takes up painting en route to a fifth Paralympic Games appearance seeking for his first medal
IPC announces competitive RFP for organisations to become governing bodies
Cities, national governments, sport organisations and other entities are invited to submit proposals to become the governing bodies of Para athletics and Para swimming by April 2022
Takeaways from Sitting Volleyball
Iran and USA in a league of their own
Joppa and Slovakia face the toughest task of their careers
As a part of the preparation for the Paralympic Qualification Tournament, Slovakia will play three games against Italy this weekend (15-17 October)
Bahrain reveal mascot and slogan to mark 50 days to go
'The Bahraini ‘BulBul’ has been chosen as the mascot for the 2021 Asian Youth Para Games for a number of reasons, one being it’s physical abilities such as its agility and high speed, which can certainly be a motivating factor for all the Para athletes competing to win some medals and achieve their goals'
Visa Award winners select charities for donations worth USD100,000
Olympian Rayssa Leal and Paralympian Holly Robinson, the first fan-voted winners of The Visa Award, respectively select Social Skate and Ronald McDonald House for donations from Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Visa
Nigerian Para powerlifter receives ban
Paul Kehinde is ineligible for competition for thirty (30) months from 9 March 2020 to 8 September 2022
Swiss double as Schaer and Hug win in Boston
USA's Tatyana McFadden and Daniel Romanchuk take second places in Boston a day after winning at the Chicago Marathon
Lomianki 2021: De Asis shines with four golds
Ukraine tops the podium with eight victories during a two-day action at the Polish Para Dance Sport Open