PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Self-designed bicycles helping Spain’s Ten enjoy smooth transition from swimming
The three-time Paralympic swimming champion opened a new chapter in his sporting career as a cyclist and is next set to compete at the 2022 Para Cycling Track World Championships, to be held in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France from 20-23 October

Thailand to host C-Pool Worlds in December
Armenia, France, Kazakhstan and the hosts will play at a World Para Ice Hockey sanctioned event for the first time joined by Austria and Great Britain
More than 60,000 people participate in 15th National Paralympic Day in Iran
The annual festival aims to boost the Paralympic Movement across the country

Australia defeat USA to win 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
Australia defeated the United States to win the gold medal, while Japan earned bronze by beating host country Denmark

Players embrace Denmark’s red-hot fans at Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
The home team advanced to the medal round for the first time at a World Championships and will face defending champions Japan in the bronze medal match on 16 October

Paralympic pioneer Bedbrook inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Pioneering orthopedic surgeon and rehabilitation specialist Sir George Bedbrook among nine new inductees of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Call to athletes to engage with Classification Code review consultation
The review of the IPC Athlete Classification Code is now in the second round of consultation, which runs until 15 December 2022
Boccia TikTok star Morillas on turning likes into medals
Morillas received more than 370 comments praising him as an artist and inviting him for house stays around the world

France become team to beat at 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
France and Japan finish at the top of their respective pools at the world championships in Vejle, Denmark, with quarterfinals to take place 14 October

Al Ain 2022: Narwal aims at first World title
India’s Tokyo 2020 gold medallist explains what makes shooting Para sport fascinating and unique

Swimmer-turned-powerlifter Harding pays tribute to late father with breakout title
Great Britain's Matthew Harding won the European title in the men's up to 72kg a year after switching his focus from Para swimming

Milano Cortina 2026 launches Adaptive Winter Sport project to promote Paralympics
First project of the Milano Cortina 2026 Education programme aims to promote sports practice and inclusion

Top 5 tips to get started in Para canoe from teenage champion Kiss
Nineteen-year-old Paralympic gold medallist says the best way to improve in Para canoe is to find the right positioning for your seat and paddles, but also to absolutely love the sport

Crispin, Vargas shine as World Series concludes in Mexico
Colombian duo clinches three victories each while host nation tops medals table with Australia and USA taking the other gold medals in Tijuana

Thousands gather for Paralympic Day in centre of Paris
Sport demonstrations, star attendees, mass crowds and a dramatic long jump showcase had the French capital abuzz two years ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Wheelchair Rugby World Championship opens in Denmark
The World Championship, taking place from 10-16 October, features 12 teams, including defending champions Japan and Paralympic gold medallists Great Britain

Scaroni, Hug triumph at Chicago Marathon
The 31-year-old from USA stuns nine-time champion McFadden for her first ever major title as Swiss legend sets a new course record in the men's race

Paralympic Day host Jeremiasz sees value of historic celebration beyond Paris 2024
To be held on Saturday, 8 October, Paralympic Day will feature entertainment, motivational speeches, and opportunities for visitors to try out Para sports and meet more than 150 athletes

Da Rin retires as Italy head coach, Babey takes over Norway
Mirko Bianchi to lead host nation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics; Ken Babey leaves Canada following seven years in charge of national team

Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games to feature nine Para sports
Para swimming, Para athletics, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, Para track cycling, Para lawn bowls, Para powerlifting, shooting Para sport, Para table tennis and Para triathlon will be featured at Victoria 2026, with Para disciplines in golf, coastal rowing and road race cycling also vying for inclusion