PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Join the first Freestyle & Showdance Online Competition!
Participants have until March to submit a video up to 2 minutes with their performance to be judged by an international panel

Ileana Rodriguez named Top 25 News Makers in infrastructure sector
US Paralympic swimmer, architect and accessibility expert recognised by prestigious construction magazine Engineering News-Record

Valderrama discovers new connection with horses
A life-changing encounter gives the Colombian new ambition in Para dressage

IPC revises 2021 Anti-Doping Code
Changes include IPC’s responsibility as event organiser and international federation

Bahrain’s Paralympic Movement gain momentum
BPC undergo complete overhaul including redesigned logo

Newcomers shine at Italy’s Indoor Nationals
Italian athletes return to action in preparation for the European Championships and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Pierron hopes to pioneer goalball in France
The women's national team is preparing to give French fans a show at their home Paralympics in 2024

Old rivalry heats up as Pedersen wraps up Veysonnaz with two golds
Norway's Crystal Globe winner comes back after defeats to Jeroen Kampschreur in giant slalom races and vows to 'ski fast' in honour of his father

Hear my voice: Being open about mental health struggles is OK
Former British blind footballer Keryn Seal talked to someone about his own struggles, and it was the beginning of his journey to feeling better

Eri Yamamoto chasing her childhood dream
'Participating in the Games in my country means a way of showing gratitude that the Paralympics have always been a driving force for me'