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Gotell thanks outgoing IPC Athletes’ Council members
'I am extremely grateful to all members of the Council for their efforts and would like to thank the outgoing summer sport representatives and co-opted members whose terms came to an end at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.'
Tbilisi 2021: All you need to know with one month to go!
The numbers, the stars, the venue: get ready for the World Championships, which starts on 27 November in Georgia
Leading experts in assistive technologies set for 2021 Inclusion Summit
'Assistive technology is the bridge between exclusion and inclusion. Access to high-quality assistive products is a pre-condition for most Para athletes to compete and win'
Beijing 2022 unveil Winter Games medals design
The Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games medals are named 'Tong Xin'.
Tokyo 2020: Takeaways from Para Swimming
'I was not emotional because of the medal, because I can't see it. I can only touch it, but it feels the same'
Paralympic legend Steve Cash retires
Goaltender defended USA for 16 seasons taking three Paralympic Winter Games gold medals and five world titles
Beijing 2022 Playbooks published
The Playbooks are developed jointly by the IOC, the IPC and Beijing 2022, incorporating the very latest scientific advice and proven countermeasures implemented during the pandemic
Takeaways from Para Athletics
Twenty one-year-old Ethiopian Tigist Gezahagn Mengistu won the women's 1500m T13 in her first major championships
Takeaways from Para Triathlon
The sport featured a raft of athletes who either made the switch from other sports or were also competing in multiple events
Ellie Cole graces cover of Maxim, tops Hot 100 list
‘I have always been inspired to set an example and start the conversation on embracing differences. Awareness is a powerful thing’
Para Dance Sport World Championships in Ulsan cancelled
The decision follows the latest restrictions set in place in South Korea due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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)