PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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

Takeaways from Sitting Volleyball
Iran and USA in a league of their own

Joppa and Slovakia face the toughest task of their careers
As a part of the preparation for the Paralympic Qualification Tournament, Slovakia will play three games against Italy this weekend (15-17 October)