PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nemati sees archery as a metaphor for life
Iranian Para archer aims for third Paralympic gold title at Tokyo 2020 while being a role model for women

IPC podcast 'A Winning Mindset' wins Webby Award
First official Paralympic podcast picks up major international award honouring excellence on the Internet

Newcomer Fernandez gets off to a golden start
Spanish swimmer takes her first international gold with a world record in the third day of the European Open Championships in Madeira

Ones to Watch for Para archery
Big names and breakthrough starts want to solidify their names in Para archery history

World Para Snow Sports concludes successful classifiers course
Online education course held from April to May attracts double the expected number of participants

Fantastic Fantin leads Italy on golden Monday in Euros
Day two sees Italian swimmer break two world records, a battle of brothers from different countries and impressive Ukrainian performances

10 things to know about Para archery
From the types of bows to the sports origins, here are a list of facts to know ahead of Tokyo 2020

WPPO expresses condolences to family of Mohammad Abuarar
Jordanian Para powerlifter defended his country in two World Championships

Cockroft and Jong pulverise world records in Nottwil
Dutch long jumper and British wheelchair racer impress during the three-day star-studded Grand Prix in Switzerland

Toyota makes game-changing move in the USA
Company launching first-of-its-kind programme offering up to USD 5 million in support and sponsorship opportunities to all US Paralympic athletes
Belarus brilliance on opening day at the Euros
Ihar Boki breaks world record in his first final while Italians take seven gold at the European Open Championships on Sunday
Paralympic symbol unveiled as Tokyo 2020 marks 100 days to go
Countdown to the opening of the Paralympic Games in 2021 is underway following a historic ceremony in Tokyo

Pre-registration for first official Paralympics video game begins
‘The Pegasus Dream Tour’ video game to be available worldwide on 24 June ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (76-100)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (51-75)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (26-50)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (1-25)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!

"Tokyo 2020 will help drive disability inclusion agenda"
IPC President highlights safety as number one priority ahead of Paralympic Games

Madeira 2020: Ones to Watch - Female swimmers
A closer look at nine international stars likely to shine at the European Open Championships in Portugal

Madeira hosts world's best at European Open Championships
Biggest Para swimming competition before the Paralympic Games kicks off on Sunday with almost 380 athletes in action in Portugal