PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Direct qualification events for Tokyo 2020 updated
Para athletes can secure slots for their nations at nine upcoming events

IPC saddened by passing of Nick Springer
Two-time Paralympian was also an advocate for meningitis awareness

Netflix’s ‘Rising Phoenix’ lands Sports Emmy nominations
Ground-breaking Paralympic film up for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary, among other categories

IPC podcast nominated for Webby Awards
First series of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics continues garnering international recognition

Lee Pearson trots into a new phase in his life
Having a family feels like ‘fulfillment’ for the Paralympic star from Great Britain

ASEAN Para Games 2021 updates on progress
Multi-sport event set to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December
World Para Dance Sport reveals Online Competition winners
Para dancers from five countries among the winners in the seven categories of the first ever Freestyle & Showdance virtual event

Italian stars reign supreme at home World Series
Antonio Fantin breaks world record while Simone Barlaam, Carlotta Gilli and others clinch double victories in Lignano Sabbiadoro

Oney Tapia and world champions claim double gold at Jesolo GP
Italy's Rio 2016 medallist and Tunisia's Raoua Tlili sweep throw events during first Grand Prix in the Italian city

Evan Austin leads USA's golden World Series in Lewisville
Home swimmers take 14 victories during three-day competition with great performances from Australian, Japanese and Mexican visitors