PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Hernandez takes heroic steps to bolster women's snowboard
French rider looks back at a greater-than-medal mission during last World Cup season

Airbnb Online Experiences connect guests with Paralympians
British Paralympic champion Stephen Miller teaches guests the art of positive thinking

IWBF granted more time on Tokyo 2020 athlete eligibility
'With the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, the IWBF now has until 1 August 2020 to complete the eligibility assessments'
Alice from Bournemouth ready to take on the world
World champion Tai using lockdown to spend rare time with family and boyfriend while making plans for Tokyo

BWF updates Tokyo 2020 qualification regulations
Points earned during the original qualification period will be maintained

Nothing less than gold at Paralympics, says Eiko Kakehata
Japanese goalball player excited about competing in front of home crowd in Tokyo

COVID-19: WADA update Q&A for athletes
‘WADA continues to urge Anti-Doping Organisations to place athlete health at the forefront of their anti-doping efforts’

Zak Madell overcomes burnout
Canadian star took a much-needed break post-Rio 2016 from being a full-time athlete

Top moments in Para swimming
Athletes who made Paralympic history in the pool

Paralympic marathon champion passes away
Three-time Paralympic medallist participated in more than 70 marathons worldwide

Coach’s Corner: Rickard Hardstam
Each month, this World Para Ice Hockey series spotlights a different national team coach

Welcome to Para swimming
A closer look at a sport which has featured in every edition of the Paralympic Games

Ishona Charles cherishes life even in worst moments
Athlete looking to make history for Grenada in Tokyo

COVID-19: India's Harvinder Singh targets Tokyo 2020 from his farm
‘Humidity and wind will be the key factors. How better I can fight these two factors will decide my fate’

COVID-19: Agonising wait for Kiribati athletes stranded in Fiji
'I know our families are really missing us but we have no other choice but to wait patiently for Fiji Airways to re-open its international flights so that we can fly back home'

King Arthur in search of superhero status
France's two-time overall Crystal Globe winner knows his biggest battles are still ahead
Liz Johnson launches job platform to support persons with disabilities
Paralympic champion seeks to create revenue opportunities for persons with disabilities across the world

Passion comes first for Germany’s Heinrich Popow
“If your coach is telling you to do this or that and you don’t like it and you don’t have the passion for it, then don’t do it”