The Latest Breaking News from Paralympic Games

Olympics 2024: five things elite athletes can teach us about staying motivated and managing stress at work

Over the course of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, spectators and TV viewers can expect to be thrilled by extreme levels of strength, speed, endurance and skill displayed by thousands of the world’s finest athletes.

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2024

Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: how the Paris Olympics is going green – and what it’s missing

As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Sarah Storey officially selected for ninth Paralympic Games

Dame Storey is one of 23 riders announced in Team GB's squad for Paris next month

Cycling Weekly · Jul 22, 2024

Armyman Amir, a mine blast survivor, eyes gold at Paris Paralympics

MUMBAI: When Amir Bhat represents India in the P3-mixed 25m pistol event at the Paralympic Games in Paris later this year, it will undoubtedly be a crowning moment for the 29-year-old from Kashmir in what's been an inspiring journey.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2024

Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too

As preparations for Paris’ Olympic and Paralympic Games gather momentum, South East Queensland is preparing its legacy strategy in anticipation for the 2032 Brisbane games.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2024

Will the Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key

In recent months, Islamic State has escalated its calls to attack sporting events in Europe. Governments are increasingly concerned about the specific threat the terrorist group poses to the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games.

The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024

Hall to equal Paralympic swim benchmark in Paris

Australia will send 30 swimmers to the Paralympic Games in Paris, with Brenden Hall to race at his fifth Games.

AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Para sprinter Simran Sharma targets gold at Paralympic Games

NEW DELHI: From being mocked for her visual impairment to winning gold in the recent World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, Simran Sharma has come a long way. Coached by her husband Gajendra Singh, who works for Army Service Corps, she trains regularly at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2024

PCI forced to surrender Tokyo Paralympics hero Singhraj Adhana's Paris quota due to change in IPC rules

NEW DELHI: Double Paralympic medallist shooter Singhraj Adhana will not be part of the Indian contingent for the Paris Paralympic Games due to changes in competition rules implemented by the International Paralympic Committee after the 2021 Tokyo edition.

The Times of India · May 29, 2024

Final stretch to Paris Paralympics as 100-day countdown begins

The 100-day countdown starts on Monday for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games. Plans so far have been marked by highs and lows in areas concerning security, accessibility and broadcasting, while audience anticipation for the event is stronger.

Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2024