PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Five candidates who accomplished incredible feats
Star-studded shortlist features new names to kick off 2020’s voting

ANA becomes Supporting Partner of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay
'ANA has always served as an ambassador for Japanese hospitality and culture'

IPC: “Encouraged and confident” after latest Tokyo 2020 Project Review
'We have been greatly impressed by the progress made by Tokyo 2020 in many areas since our last meeting in December'

US ace Shawn Morelli keen to emulate Rio glory at Tokyo 2020
A war injury seriously compromised her health in 2007; 13 years later, she seeks to defend two Paralympic golds at Tokyo 2020.

Juan Carlos Ortiz Cardenas suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years

‘Forced friendship’ leads to milestone moment for Marcoux
Canadian VI skier celebrates 50th World Cup podium with help of guide Tristan Rodgers

Nigeria to stage women’s blind football Worlds
First edition of the competition set to take place in November

British ace Para athlete Georgie Hermitage announces retirement
‘I would have loved to have gone to Tokyo, but I would have been half the athlete I know I can be’

Raul Anguiano voted Americas Athlete of 2019
Badminton player recognised after winning Guatemala’s first Parapan title