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World Para Powerlifting sends condolences to family of Marcano
Paralympian represented Venezuela at Sydney 2000 and Rio 2016

Paralympian Derenalagi made Fiji move to break barriers
'It will be a huge honour to wear Fiji’s colours and see the flag at the Paralympics. It will be a great way to finish up and I believe could make a difference'

Skarstein: From snow and water to dancing with the stars
Dual sport athlete ready to 'break some ground' as the first wheelchair dancer on Norway’s TV show

Barlaam smashes three records in return to pool
Italian swimmer establishes three new world marks and Stefano Raimondi sets another one in first competition after COVID-19 lockdown

Latvia embraces resilience
Nation looks to continue development of Para ice hockey post-COVID-19

Title track and video from Rising Phoenix released globally
Written and Performed by Daniel Pemberton and Krip-Hop Nation, Rising Phoenix is available on all major music platforms

World champions back to action in Krakow and Leverkusen
World champions to compete for the first time this season in international events in Germany and Poland

India’s Bhagat uses downtime to work on weaknesses
'This time (COVID-19 lockdown) has helped me work on my biggest challenge – the movement in my disabled leg'

Bring Children to the Snow: New cooperation with FIS
Campaign aimed at introducing snow sports to new generations to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities

Wacuka changing attitudes in athletics-mad country
'Swimming as my career is a dream come true. It has opened doors that I had previously never thought about,' says Kenyan world medallist

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards postponed
IPC members can apply until 15 September 2021 for the 11th edition of the awards, postponed to January 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic

IPC mourns loss of Jacob Thomas
The British athlete was one of the top players in the BC3 category

Lucy Ejike: I would choose Paralympics all over again
The Nigerian ace powerlifter completes two decades as a top-notch Paralympian this year

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'