Russia makes its return to the Paralympics with its flag for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
Russian Flag to be Flown at Upcoming Paralympic Games In a notable development, the Russian flag will be displayed at a significant international sporting event for the first time since the onset of the Ukraine invasion in 2022. On Tuesday, the International Paralympic Committee revealed that the Russian National Paralympic Committee secured six spots in […]
Trans women athletes will be banned from participating in the Olympics and Paralympics.
Transgender female athletes are now facing exclusion from activities within the US Olympic and Paralympic frameworks, as outlined in a recent policy by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The USOPC mentions on its website that “in our elite sports world, these elements of equity require that athlete inclusion be harmonized with athlete opportunities.” […]
Committee prohibits transgender athletes in the Olympics and Paralympics
Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Sports by U.S. Olympic Committee The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has decided to prohibit transgender women from competing in women’s sports, aligning with Executive Orders issued by former President Donald Trump. On Monday, the committee discreetly revised its eligibility criteria, adding a new paragraph to its “Athlete Safety […]
Blind tennis player Naqi Rizvi advocates for inclusion in the Paralympics
Naqi Rizvi finds an “absolute freedom” on the tennis court, which is something she deeply cherishes. Winning titles? That’s a nice bonus too. At 34, this blind tennis champion is dedicated not just to raising awareness but also to advocating for the sport’s inclusion in the Paralympics. “That’s a dream of mine. I’d love to […]
‘Absurd from top to bottom’: Trans activist tells Riley Gaines the Paralympics should be combined with the regular Olympics
Transgender activists not only declared that men should be able to compete in women's sports at Olympic level, but also agreed that Paralympians should be made to compete with healthy Olympic athletes . Blossom Brown, a man whom he believes is a woman, appeared in Pierce Morgan's Uncensored, debating whether men identified as women should […]
We didn’t make it to the Paralympics, but we still have hope: the Gazan paracyclist | Gaza
HAzem Suleiman is a member of gaza sunbirdsa paracycling team based in Gaza. The former soccer player lost a leg in 2018 when he was shot during a protest at the Rafah border. We first spoke to him five months ago as part of our “Voices of Gaza” series about the daily lives of Palestinians. […]
Paralympics: Kinghorn adds fourth medal, Pembroke sets world record | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Sami Kinghorn on Thursday night won four medals in four Paralympic events and attributed his success in Paris to “ensuring that I'm the happiest person in the world” as he prepares to take on the world. The fastest British woman ever to race in a wheelchair, Kinghorn has competed in three Paralympics and this has […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day eight: athletics, table tennis, blind football and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature The left-hander Toomey got going and served back to make it 2-6. She desperately needed the winning run but seconds later she was down 8-2 and Korkut needed three more points to qualify for the final. Share I'm afraid Toomey is gone […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day seven: Storey’s 18th gold, goalball, archery, athletics and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Wells wins bronze medal in Grade V equestrian freestyle The medals continue to flow for Paralympics GB today as Sophie Wells wins her ninth Paralympic medal and her first bronze with a final score of 72.257. Belgium's Michelle Georges is the new […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day six: athletics, swimming, equestrian and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Taha Hashim will take over for the next session. Share Germany's Natasha Hiltrop wins 50m shooting More drama! Hiltrop reclaims the gold medal, holding off Vadovičova, while China's Zhang takes third place. Share Hewlett and Reid are clashing on the grounds of […]