PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Vancouver 2010 cauldron to be relit for 10-year anniversary
'We are so excited to celebrate the legacy of Vancouver 2010, but even more importantly recognise the future of sport in Canada'

Andrew Parsons meets President of Iceland
IPC President discusses the future of the Paralympic Movement in Iceland and the world

World Para Swimming sends condolences to family of Alexander Makarov
Russian swimmer won three gold medals in the London 2019 World Championships

World Para Athletics sends condolences to family of Evgeny Kegelev
Russian athlete was a Paralympic champion at the London 2012 Games

Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Women’s vision impaired
A German and a Ukrainian Paralympic medallists set to dominate women's vision impaired events

Crystal Globe winners to be decided in Norway
Australia’s Ben Tudhope and Great Britain's Owen Pick in search for first overall World Cup title

Danielle Ellis voted February’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Canadian sitting volleyball captain leads team to claim final Tokyo 2020 Paralympic bid
Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Men’s vision impaired
Hosts’ biggest medal hope to face Paralympic and world champion

Athlete in numbers: Sherif Osman
The Egyptian star in search for a fourth Paralympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020

Russia win wheelchair curling world title
Important Paralympic qualification points earned ahead of Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics

Tokyo 2020 G-SATELLITE takes off for International Space Station
The G-SATELLITE was developed primarily by Tokyo University and installed in a Satellite Orbital Deployer by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Get to know the 2020 IWD Recognition winners
Three leaders who worked to change perceptions on disability and are honoured on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day Recognition winners!
Three incredible role models who have impacted the Paralympic Movement and continue inspiring female leaders

Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch - Women's standing events
A class with a complete Ukrainian dominance

She Can Lift: Para Powerlifting community celebrates 8 March
Sport has seen immense growth in participation since women's event were added to Paralympic Games programme 20 years ago

Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Men’s standing events
A closer look at two top contenders in the World Championships

Family support inspires Kim to go for gold
The South Korean is keen to win first Paralympic medal for his daughters as badminton makes its debut

Madison de Rozario honoured with new Barbie doll
Popular toy brand creates doll of Paralympic star

Bosnjak gives and seeks respect on world stage
Croatian rider makes golden comeback to World Cup after a drawn-out injury