PARIS 2024 NEWS

New IPC Athletes’ Council elected
Six members elected (four women and two men) including an athlete with intellectual impairment for the first time

Nigeria's Mark debuts with historic gold and record
Para powerlifting star broke the world record twice in her Paralympic debut

Legend Osman on LA 2028 and big ambitions
The powerlifter says “Los Angeles is waiting for me” after missing out on Paralympic podium in France

Mega fan vows to always 'show up' for Paralympic Games
Kiratiana Freelon tried to attend every Paralympic sport at Paris 2024, and nearly made it

Support in the stands the difference for Nicholson
British Para athlete claims debut Paralympic medal in front of friends, three years after ‘sterile’ Tokyo experience

IPC President meets NRW Premier at Paralympics
North Rhine-Westphalia is home to International Paralympic Committee’s headquarters

Top medal moments on Day 9
Hunter Woodhall wins first Paralympic gold, finishing ahead of world record holder Johannes Floors in men's 400m T62

Argentina deny Brazil sixth blind football gold
Argentina will face hosts France in the blind football final on 7 September

Thrilling team sport semis highlight Day 8
Day eight featured semifinal action across three team sports, setting up thrilling finals in wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and blind football

Dutch ‘machine’ Plat nets a hat-trick
Dutch Para cyclist will turn his attention to the marathon after a gold trifecta