PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nepal’s Prakash Adhikari takes baby steps towards his dream
'Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is going to be special for all badminton players as the sport is making its debut. It is huge for us, and I can see the excitement amongst all the players.'

Pacific Island Para athletes receive financial boost
More than 170 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from 11 Pacific nations will benefit from the grant

Simone Kruger aiming to add Tokyo glory to world record success
'If I want to get the gold, I need to add about four metres to my distance.'

Football 5-a-side ones to watch
With eight teams vying for the title, there will be plenty of talent on display at Tokyo 2020.

Ostrava 2021: Get to know RPC
Experienced Para ice hockey players lead the team in their return to the World Championships in Czech Republic

IPC podcast 'A Winning Mindset' picks up Digiday Media Europe Awards
The Paralympic Movement has collected a second award of the week after being recognised as winners of ‘Best Podcast’ at the Digiday Media Europe Awards
10 things to know about football 5-a-side
A relatively new addition to the Paralympics, the Para sport has grown into one of the most popular
Rise of USA's Roxanne Trunnell
US rider broke through at 2018 Worlds and is top athlete in grade I

Ostrava 2021: Get to know Slovakia
A closer look at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships newcomers ahead of the tournament in Czech Republic next week

Netflix’s ‘Rising Phoenix’ wins two Sports Emmy Awards
Paralympic film wins for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary and Outstanding Music Direction