PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Indian Para athlete Suvarna Raj wins UN SDG Action Awards
Suvarna Raj won the Changemaker category for advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities
IPC President receives Paralympic Order from NPC Portugal
The National Paralympic Committee of Portugal recognised leading Para athletes and officials who have contributed to the development of Para sports in the country
Romanchuk and Scaroni lead USA sweep at NYC Marathon
U.S. athletes return to the top of the podium to become the first pair from the host nation to win the New York City Marathon wheelchair division. It was Romanchuk's third title in the men's race and Scaroni's second in the women's event
IPC to increase sport development investment courtesy of Toyota Mobility Foundation
New Sport for Mobility initiative aims to develop athletes, create athlete leaders and increase sport participation
Four host cities announced for 2025 Grand Prix
Dubai, Cali, Tunis and Olomouc confirmed as part of next year's calendar which will travel across four continents. Czech city will hold the first-ever all-women Grand Prix in July
Sundquist makes statement about disability and creativity with fun Halloween costumes
US Paralympian Josh Sundquist has created fun Halloween costumes for over a decade
Women’s World Challenge: Team USA complete golden hat-trick
U.S. has now won every edition of the event while Canada claim silver and Team Europe take bronze in Skien, Norway
WHO I AM Paralympics nominated for International Emmy Award
Launched in 2016 as a joint project between the Japanese broadcaster WOWOW Inc. and the International Paralympic Committee, the WHO I AM documentary series feature some of the world’s greatest Para athletes.
Best Para triathlon moments of Paris 2024
Lauren Parker captured her maiden gold medal in the women's PTWC event, while Jetze Plat became the first Para triathlete to win three straight titles in the men's event
World Para Swimming confirms four host cities for 2025-2026 World Series
Lima, Peru and Fuji-Shizuoka, Japan will welcome the competition for the first time ever while Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy and Paris, France continue to solidify their status as key stages on the sport’s calendar