PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

France become team to beat at 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
France and Japan finish at the top of their respective pools at the world championships in Vejle, Denmark, with quarterfinals to take place 14 October

Al Ain 2022: Narwal aims at first World title
India’s Tokyo 2020 gold medallist explains what makes shooting Para sport fascinating and unique

Swimmer-turned-powerlifter Harding pays tribute to late father with breakout title
Great Britain's Matthew Harding won the European title in the men's up to 72kg a year after switching his focus from Para swimming

Milano Cortina 2026 launches Adaptive Winter Sport project to promote Paralympics
First project of the Milano Cortina 2026 Education programme aims to promote sports practice and inclusion

Top 5 tips to get started in Para canoe from teenage champion Kiss
Nineteen-year-old Paralympic gold medallist says the best way to improve in Para canoe is to find the right positioning for your seat and paddles, but also to absolutely love the sport

Crispin, Vargas shine as World Series concludes in Mexico
Colombian duo clinches three victories each while host nation tops medals table with Australia and USA taking the other gold medals in Tijuana

Thousands gather for Paralympic Day in centre of Paris
Sport demonstrations, star attendees, mass crowds and a dramatic long jump showcase had the French capital abuzz two years ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Wheelchair Rugby World Championship opens in Denmark
The World Championship, taking place from 10-16 October, features 12 teams, including defending champions Japan and Paralympic gold medallists Great Britain

Scaroni, Hug triumph at Chicago Marathon
The 31-year-old from USA stuns nine-time champion McFadden for her first ever major title as Swiss legend sets a new course record in the men's race

Paralympic Day host Jeremiasz sees value of historic celebration beyond Paris 2024
To be held on Saturday, 8 October, Paralympic Day will feature entertainment, motivational speeches, and opportunities for visitors to try out Para sports and meet more than 150 athletes

Da Rin retires as Italy head coach, Babey takes over Norway
Mirko Bianchi to lead host nation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics; Ken Babey leaves Canada following seven years in charge of national team

Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games to feature nine Para sports
Para swimming, Para athletics, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, Para track cycling, Para lawn bowls, Para powerlifting, shooting Para sport, Para table tennis and Para triathlon will be featured at Victoria 2026, with Para disciplines in golf, coastal rowing and road race cycling also vying for inclusion

Squads announced for 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
12 of the 13 top ranked teams in the world are bringing a total of 139 players including most of the top names in the sport to Vejle, Denmark

Mexico hosts World Series for first time at 2022 season finale
Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Tijuana welcomes nearly 230 athletes from 16 countries from Thursday to Sunday this week

USA stamp dominance in Ostrava
Paralympic champions outplay arch-rivals Canada 4-0 for gold at International Para Hockey Cup while Sweden claim Nordic Challenge title

Debrunner and Hug do it again in London
Swiss pair triumph in the men’s and women’s wheelchair races in the British capital to replicate their victories seven days earlier in Berlin
Lonato 2022: Golden delight for home stars Oreste, Nanni
Italian stars claim individual and team titles to help hosts end on top with four gold medals at the first ever European Championships

IPC President signs declaration on inclusion of sport at Vatican
The declaration was signed at the conclusion of a two-day international summit at the Vatican

Hosts Georgia celebrate first ever European title on final days at Tbilisi 2022
Akaki Jintcharadze hoists 228kg to win the title in the men’s over 107kg, while Poland’s Marzena Zieba sets European record among the female heavyweights

WeThe15 picks up second award in 48 hours
Human rights movement picked up accolade at Creative Moment Awards