PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair racers push in solidarity for Black Lives Matter
‘I don’t want to ignore this injustice anymore’

Bambousek puts on one-man show on World Cup stage
World Cup’s sole Para alpine skier from Czech Republic masters different trades

Tokyo 2020: Vanessa Low keen to sign off on a high
'I think it's a healthy balance of being committed and having a passion but also knowing when it's time to move on'

Jeremiasz believes in power of sports to unite and overcome hurdles
Former French wheelchair tennis champion hopes Paralympic Games can continue acting as inclusion accelerator

Airbnb, IPC and IOC announce Summer Festival of Online Experiences
Bookings for the five-day event will open on 22 July

Zhenzhen Zhu dreams of developing wheelchair tennis in China
Chinese star shares her goals on and off the court

Fourth Online World Cup Series kicks off
The fourth edition of ‘Raise The Bar Together’ will take place from 13 July to 1 September.
Top moments in wheelchair tennis
Highlights from sporting legends at the Paralympic Games

Pakistan’s Ali yearns for elusive gold
‘For athletes like me, who don’t have the age-advantage, it will be important that we work harder to stay fit, flexible and injury-free’

Welcome to wheelchair tennis
The sport is integrated in all four Grand Slams

Llopis seeks to hit top form ahead of Tokyo 2020
Spaniard swimmer shares training routine during lockdown

Tiny nation Bhutan banks on Chimi Dema for a piece of history
Bhutan is a young NPC that has been making the most of the opportunities offered by the IPC/Agitos Foundation

Turgeon 're-learns' skiing on one leg to reach the top
'You have to believe that you’re the best out there to become the best,' says Canadian Para alpine skiier

Diego Cerega hangs up his boots and becomes coach
Argentinian blind football legend remains involved in the sport he loves

Atos extend Worldwide Paralympic Partnership
The agreement also includes marketing rights for the IPC and the Paralympic Games through the IOC-IPC long-term collaboration agreement

Technical Officials training through online education Hub
World Para Powerlifting creates platform to provide continued professional development opportunities

Ellie and Emilee making plans for Paris 2024
Australia's six-time Paralympic champion inspires 11-year-old to follow her swimming dreams

Feistle believes it's Germany's turn
Goalball player feels it is Germany’s moment to climb onto the first step of the Paralympic podium

IPC Board discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic
'The Tokyo 2020 presentation was reassuring and gave the Board confidence about the measures the Organising Committee is taking to re-plan the Paralympic Games next summer'

Denmark’s 30-year journey to wheelchair rugby history
Revamped programme helps nation make for Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 next year