PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

WPPO expresses condolences to family of Mohammad Abuarar
Jordanian Para powerlifter defended his country in two World Championships

Cockroft and Jong pulverise world records in Nottwil
Dutch long jumper and British wheelchair racer impress during the three-day star-studded Grand Prix in Switzerland

Toyota makes game-changing move in the USA
Company launching first-of-its-kind programme offering up to USD 5 million in support and sponsorship opportunities to all US Paralympic athletes
Belarus brilliance on opening day at the Euros
Ihar Boki breaks world record in his first final while Italians take seven gold at the European Open Championships on Sunday
Paralympic symbol unveiled as Tokyo 2020 marks 100 days to go
Countdown to the opening of the Paralympic Games in 2021 is underway following a historic ceremony in Tokyo

Pre-registration for first official Paralympics video game begins
‘The Pegasus Dream Tour’ video game to be available worldwide on 24 June ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (76-100)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (51-75)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (26-50)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!
100 things to know about the Paralympic Games (1-25)
Countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with some fascinating facts, historical moments and key information, from the founder of the Movement to the tallest Paralympian!

"Tokyo 2020 will help drive disability inclusion agenda"
IPC President highlights safety as number one priority ahead of Paralympic Games

Madeira 2020: Ones to Watch - Female swimmers
A closer look at nine international stars likely to shine at the European Open Championships in Portugal

Madeira hosts world's best at European Open Championships
Biggest Para swimming competition before the Paralympic Games kicks off on Sunday with almost 380 athletes in action in Portugal

Donato Telesca is the star of the new series with Eleiko
Italian to become first international powerlifter to make use of new technology launched in partnership with World Para Powerlifting

YouTube hit Baby Shark and Tokyo 2020 create Para sport dance
The dance aims to educate and engage children about the 22 summer sports being featured in this summer's Games

McFadden and young stars make Nottwil return
Swiss leg of the Grand Prix 2021 marks first international track competition for Paralympic legend in almost two years

Euros, a very special place for Barlaam
Three years after his breakthrough in Dublin, Italian Para swimmer goes for more gold medals in Madeira

Refugee Abbas Karimi driven to prove a lesson
Born without arms, Karimi fled his home in Afghanistan to explore a new future

Veiga and Grachat lead Portugal at home Europeans
Eight athletes to represent the hosts at the second edition of the European Open Championships in Madeira

Tang finds true calling for sitting volleyball
Chinese player survives earthquake and goes on to become Paralympic champion