PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Caironi embraces friendship behind Italy’s 100m sweep at Tokyo 2020
Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Martina Caironi took silver behind her “sister” Ambra Sabatini in the women’s 100m T63, with fellow Italian and close friend Monica Graziana Contrafatto wrapping up the podium
Thomas Jolly appointed Artistic Director of Paris 2024 ceremonies
Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Jolly is known for his talent in mixing academic and popular arts in a wide variety of genres
Top teams ready for season opener in Skien
Hosts Norway aim for returning to winning ways as Finland and Sweden keen to put up strong contest in the first event of the Nordic Challenge series
Top 5 tips to get started in Para archery from history-making champion Nemati
Nemati, the first Iranian woman to win a gold medal at either a Paralympic or Olympic Games, says having patience and hope are key to success in the sport that has taught her many important things in life
Grand Prix 2023 calendar revealed
Tunis will be the first of six cities hosting the series next year in the season that marks the 10th anniversary of the World Para Athletics GP
Athletes’ Council meets in Bonn, encourages more athlete engagement
The members of the current Athletes' Council were elected at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games and met in-person for the first time at the IPC headquarters in Bonn
Coaches reflect on the unique experience at Green Bay
Four team leaders reflect on the impact of the first Women's World Challenge on their players and the legacy of the event
LA28 on track to deliver “inspiring” Olympic and Paralympic Games
The LA28 Organising Committee gave updates on the progress of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games during a visit of the IOC's Coordination Commission, which included IPC President Andrew Parsons and Chief Paralympic Games Delivery Officer Colleen Wrenn
Wheelchair curler accepts six-month ban for anti-doping rule violation
Matter resolved by agreement after the IPC appealed to the CAS against a first instance national-level decision
Morocco hosts first-ever GP led by Paralympic champions
Grand Prix series returns to Africa with plenty of Tokyo 2020 champions in action in the three-day event in Marrakech