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Para athletes test skills by taking on their able-bodied counterparts

Top-level disabled and able-bodied athletes have started competing against one another in some sports, such as table tennis and shooting, in the wake of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics held in 2021.

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Wimbledon legend Andy Murray leads sports stars sharing poignant tributes to NHS

Team GB, ParalympicsGB and Special Olympics GB stars have expressed their gratitude for the NHS supporting them during their lives and careers

Daily Mirror

Wheelchair athlete Jamieson Leeson eyes off 2024 Paralympics after win at boccia world cup

The 20-year-old from the tiny NSW town of Dunedoo is crowned the second best boccia player in the world, with her sights firmly set on the 2024 Paralympics.

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Paralympic dream helps Blake McGuiness adjust to vision impairment from rare optic nerve condition

Blake McGuiness had started an electrical apprenticeship when he was diagnosed with a life-changing optic nerve condition. It made him question what his future held but, he says, sport was the turning point.

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Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate

People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.

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Paralympics Centre of Excellence 'shovel ready', but federal government yet to see funding proposal

A funding stoush is brewing over Brisbane's Paralympic Centre of Excellence with the federal government yet to see a pitch, while other stakeholders say the project is "shovel ready".

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Official Paralympics TikTok account accused of ‘mocking’ athletes with viral videos

One viewer criticised the account for being ‘disgustingly offensive’

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Fla. woman aims for Paralympics after pellet gun, knife attack

Editor’s note: This story includes discussions of domestic violence and suicide. If you need help, see resources at the end of the story.

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The Paralympic classification system is unjust. It's time for an urgent overhaul

As the Paralympics has grown more popular, it has strayed from its fundamental purpose. Changes are needed to restore fairness for athletes with disability, dual Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Peter Brooks writes.

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Deaf swimmer Nathan Young accuses funding bodies of discrimination

Nathan Young is not entitled to any Government or National Lottery money to fund his pursuit of gold.

The Independent UK

Paralympics in crisis as international and Australian athletes game the system

Former athletes and officials tell Four Corners the system of Paralympic classification is flawed and easily manipulated.

ABC News

Parole board rejects Oscar Pistorius’ plea for early release

South Africa's prison authorities have denied Paralympics ex-star Oscar Pistorius, ruling that he must serve at least another 18 months before becoming

The New Daily

France approves algorithmic video surveillance to safeguard Olympics

France has legalised the use of intelligent video surveillance for major events including the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics – despite warnings the technology is a blatant breach of privacy that violates civil liberties.

Radio France Internationale

Lawmakers Vote on Paris Olympic Law with Surveillance Fears

A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in France and elsewhere in Europe faces an important hurdle on Tuesday with lawmakers set to vote on it. The bill would legalize the temporary use of so-called intelligent…

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West Lothian woman finds new lease of life as Paralympian after horror RAF accident

Shona had to have a below the knee amputation following an RAF training exercise injury but she has since taken to sitskiing like a duck to water and has competed at the Beijing Paralympics 2022.

AAP

Paralympic Games broadcast rights still up in the air

Paralympics Australia is in talks over an alternative broadcast deal for the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after the Nine Network left them hanging.

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Ellie Cole praises Paralympics, WorldPride for promoting inclusion and diversity

Swimming legend Ellie Cole says it is inspiring to see the values shared by the international Paralympic movement and WorldPride.

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Para-athlete Michael Roeger recalls his brush with death and how it hasn't curtailed his gold medal dream

Michael Roeger has overcome gastrointestinal bleeding and changes to his favourite event to head towards his dream of being on the top of the podium at the Paralympics.

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Australia to Spend $4.8 Billion on 2032 Olympic Venues

Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium. The Queensland capital was awarded the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics two years ago, returning the Games to Australia for a…

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Kai Ryan wants to win gold at the Paralympics. But the current rules won't let him

Kai Ryan and his supporters are lobbying for the tennis world to become much more inclusive.

Daily Mirror

Paralympics GB athlete and coach Anthony Hughes dies unexpectedly aged 63

Tributes have poured in from the para-sports world for former athlete and highly-respected performance coach Anthony Hughes, who has died unexpectedly aged 63

Wales Online

ParalympicsGB chief delivers message after grabbing prestigious national UK Sport award

Phil Smith, ParalympicsGB's chef de mission for this year's Winter Games in Beijing, has been recognised for his work in China by winning UK Sport’s prestigious PLx Award for Spirit of High Performance

Irish Mirror

Greta Streimikyte using Ciara Mageean as inspiration ahead of 2024 Paris Paralympics

The Lithuanian born Irish track star is hoping to make it to a third Paralympics in 2024, and is using Ciara Mageean's journey as inspiration.

Daily Mirror

Paralympics faces calls for Down's syndrome category to ensure level playing field

Swimming coach Lee Portingale thinks swimming at the Paralympic Games should be changed to help those with Down's syndrome compete on a more equal playing field

Reuters

Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

The International Paralympic Committee voted to suspend the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus with immediate effect, placing their para-athletes' hopes of competing at the 2024 Paralympics in jeopardy.

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