PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Europe's best Para cyclists share their secret to success
Para cycling is one of the 10 sports staged at the European Para Championships 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Zakia Khudadadi: “I win for the women of Afghanistan”
Zakia Khudadadi, who was evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021, pays tribute to her culture and her coach in France after claiming first Para taekwondo gold at the European Para Championships 2023

India's first Worlds medallist Parmjeet takes pride in inspiring youngsters
The 31-year-old will lead a strong 20-member Indian team at the upcoming Dubai 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships starting August 22

It is shooting Para sport time in Rotterdam!
Nearly 130 athletes from 30 nations will be battling in nine medal events at the European Para Championships in the Netherlands

Supermums star for Great Britain at European Para Championships
Robyn Love and Laurie Williams lead wheelchair basketballers to success in front of newborn daughter in Rotterdam

Dubai 2023: Ones to Watch
Six names to follow at this year’s World Championships, the third edition to take place in the United Arab Emirates

Dream team de Groot and van Koot on their golden partnership
Wheelchair tennis stars Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot won the women’s doubles at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and most recently at the European Para Championships at home

Rotterdam 2023: Perez leads hosts' gold rush
The Netherlands bagged three gold medals on the fifth day of the European Para Championships in Rotterdam

The athletes' guide to goalball
Three of the stars competing in goalball at the first European Para Championships, share their insights into this guided team sport unlike any other

European Para judo medallists share why they love the sport
Para judo competition at the first European Para Championships has come to a close after three days of exciting action. The medallists in Rotterdam opened up on why the sport is so special and what to look forward to at Paris 2024

How Paralympic boccia medallists and assistants create a dream team
In the BC3 category, Para athletes can compete together with an assistant – and they take the podium together at the Paralympic Games. With the boccia competition heating up at the first European Para Championships in Rotterdam, we introduce you to three pairs putting on an amazing show

Rotterdam 2023: Bologa headlines Para judo champions on day one
Para judo takes centre stage on the opening day of the first European Para Championships in Rotterdam

Rotterdam 2023: First European Para Championships begin
The European Para Championships take place between 8 and 20 August 2023, featuring 1,500 athletes competing across 10 Para sports

Obero, Margalit dazzle Tokyo audience
Philippines’ former world champion Obero leads Asian dominance with five gold even as Israel’s Margalit continues her golden campaign this season

Manchester 2023: Italy extends World Championships domination
The Azzurri reign supreme for the third consecutive edition with 26 golds as four new world records close the event at the Manchester Aquatics Centre

Manchester 2023: Legend Long bags 37th world title
Two world records, 23 champions crowned and a 54th World Championships medal for the US star on a super Saturday in Great Britain

Manchester 2023: Fabulous Friday for Spain
Three golds for the Spaniards, a new world record for Ukraine and Italy back on top, all on day five of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships

Para Dance Sport action returns to Tokyo after 10 years
Nearly 100 Para dancers from 18 nations including world champions and newcomers are ready to dazzle audience in the Japanese capital this weekend

Manchester 2023: Triple treat from Ukraine
Ukrainian and Chinese swimmers dominate the pool setting five world records on day four of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships

AsPC signs Host City Contract for Tashkent 2025 Asian Youth Para Games
The Tashkent 2025 Asian Youth Para Games are expected to feature around 1,000 athletes from a record 45 nations