PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Chuck Aoki is aiming for wheelchair rugby gold
After two silvers and a bronze, wheelchair rugby star Chuck Aoki is aiming for gold – and memories more valuable than any medal

Paralympians not “participating” at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Leading Paralympians challenge language bias with “I won’t be participating at Paris 2024” campaign

Para equestrian Zenati on finding acceptance and competing at a home Paralympics
France's Para equestrian athlete Chiara Zenati is dreaming big ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Paris 2024: Meet the Woodhalls, the Olympic-Paralympic power couple
After Tara Davis-Woodhall won the women’s long jump event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she immediately ran to her husband and Paralympian Hunter Woodhall to celebrate the special moment together. Get to know more about the couple ahead of the Paralympic Games

Yixiao Xu is her ‘own inspiration’ as she chases first gold medal
Yixiao Xu wants to lead China to glory in sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, which open on 28 August

Paris 2024 invites public to the “most spectacular” Paralympic Games in history
The Olympic Games drew to a close, but the party in Paris continues. Find out how you can be a part of the first summer Paralympic Games in history. Tickets for the event start from EUR 15.

Jennette Jansen hopes to write another chapter of a legendary career
Dutch Para cyclist Jennette Jansen is set to compete at Paris 2024, 36 years after she made her Paralympic debut

Matt Stutzman excited to compete in front of a crowd in Paris
Armless Archer Matt Stutzman won a silver medal at London 2012 Paralympic Games and became a world champion at Dubai 2022. Find out how he is preparing for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which open in less than three weeks

Paris 2024 venue guide: Porte de la Chapelle Arena
Paris long-needed mid-size venue will host five days of Para powerlifting medal events from 4 to 8 September and will also be the home of Para badminton at this year's Paralympic Games

Is Paris ready for Niels Vink?
How will wheelchair tennis star Niels Vink celebrate at the Paris 2024 Paralympics? Hint: it involves a microphone and music