PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Judo brings joy to Iran's Kheirollahzadeh
The world No. 1 saw his life turn around since taking up judo

Olympic & Paralympic Museum opens in USA
With athlete input, state-of-the-art museum offers interactive and immersive experience

Para athletes featured in Malala Fund’s initiative
‘Game Changers’ series features 30 female athletes who defy convention on and off the field

Seven things to know about Lillehammer 2021
August marks 6 months to go until the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships

World Para Ice Hockey publishes 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
Plan outlines the mission, vision and the three strategic priorities for the sport in the new cycle

Bosco rekindles love for cycle
Dad helps Paralympic bronze medalist get back on bike

Blood, Snot and Tears: A celebration of life and disability
'Many years later, I would learn that just as the struggle of black people is not to be white nor that of the LGBT community to be straight, my struggle as a person with a disability should not be to walk, but to live a full life with equal rights and opportunities — as I am'

Para athletes invited to register for global consultation
'The whole IPC Governing Board is looking forward to hear what the Para athlete community has to say during these focus groups'

Madeira 2020 Europeans postponed to 2021
Portuguese island to host the competition for the second time with 500 swimmers set to be in action

Japan's badminton squad brewing with talent
Newbie Daiki Kajiwara switches from baseball to badminton while Ayako Suzuki gives the veteran punch