PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Framework to guide preparation of postponed Games
Emphasis will be placed on venues and the competition schedule for 2021

Annika van der Meer: ‘First, I’m a doctor. Second, I’m a rower’
World champion has stronger calling to work in hospital than competing in races
Lasko 2020 European 10m Champs postponed
Second edition of the competition will take place in November in Slovenia

Tokyo 2020: Danish delight Peter Rosenmeier looks to sharpen game
Reigning Paralympic champion sees positives in Tokyo 2020 postponement
Chile's Matias Pino loses Parapan American Games medals for doping violation
The Para Table Tennis player forfeits his Men’s Singles Class 6 gold medal, while Chilean team he was part of loses Men’s Team Class 6-8 bronze medal

Sport Week: Top moments in goalball
Lithuania and Turkey claim their maiden Paralympic titles in Rio in 2016

Manasi Joshi sees Tokyo postponement as more time to get better
'In India, disability is still about the able and we still do not have inclusive opportunities or physical places'

Para athletes make Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Paralympic stars join other high-profile game changers on the Asia list

Last week to participate at 'Raise The Bar Together'
Online competition launched by World Para Powerlifting to keep athletes active during COVID-19 pandemic

Sport Week: Welcome to goalball
Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports with no Olympic counterpart