PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Takeaways from Para Triathlon
The sport featured a raft of athletes who either made the switch from other sports or were also competing in multiple events
Ellie Cole graces cover of Maxim, tops Hot 100 list
‘I have always been inspired to set an example and start the conversation on embracing differences. Awareness is a powerful thing’
Para Dance Sport World Championships in Ulsan cancelled
The decision follows the latest restrictions set in place in South Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic
How South Korea changed colour of their Paralympic medal
'We were more eager to claim a victory than ever, so we didn’t give up to the end'
Stellar line-up of world class speakers set for 2021 Inclusion Summit
December’s event will bring together 40 speakers from civil society, business, development, sport, entertainment, and assistive technologies
Takeaways from boccia
Athletes from 13 National Paralympic Committees stepped onto the podium, including some notable firsts
Europe dazzle on Great Britain’s impressive showing
From the strong 227-member contingent, Great Britain amassed 124 medals including 41 gold
Takeaways from Para taekwondo
Para taekwondo fighters put on dazzling displays of speed, strategy and skill on the sport's Paralympic debut
Martin France puts a colorful splash of paint on snow-white routine
Slovak Para alpine skier takes up painting en route to a fifth Paralympic Games appearance seeking for his first medal
IPC announces competitive RFP for organisations to become governing bodies
Cities, national governments, sport organisations and other entities are invited to submit proposals to become the governing bodies of Para athletics and Para swimming by April 2022