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Disabled access in Paris a worry one year out from Paralympics

Olympic Games organisers are in a race against time to improve disabled access in host city Paris with just a year to go before the start of the 2024 Paralympics. The clock is also ticking on efforts to finish building the required sporting venues and facilities to accommodate some 4,500…

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French athlete Pierre Fairbank ‘playing to win’ at 2024 Paralympic Games

At 52 years old, Pierre Fairbank is one of the doyens of Para-sport in France. In more than 30 years of wheelchair sports, he has participated in six Paralympic Games, winning nine medals at those competitions. Fairbank, who says his rigorous training is a major factor in his success, is…

France 24

The prestigious venues where the Paris Paralympics will be held

Paris hosts the summer 2024 Paralympic Games two weeks after the Olympic Games. Events will be held at prestigious venues such as the Stade de France, Roland-Garros, Champ-de-Mars, Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Competitions will also be held in the wider Paris region and in Châteauroux.

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‘Obstacle course’ for the disabled: Can Paris transport be made accessible in time for the Olympics?

The Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are accelerating plans to improve disabled access in and around the French capital, according to organisers. But plans for the Paris public transport network have sparked concern that the temporary improvements imagined for the games are a “missed opportunity” for lasting change.

France 24

Amputating Alice review – a surprisingly jaunty look at an extremely likable Paralympian

There are puns and dry humour aplenty in this inspiring documentary about Paralympic gold medallist Alice Tai – and her journey from elective leg surgery to the 2022 Commonwealth Games

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Paralympic legend Jody Cundy swaps track for tango as he signs up for Strictly Come Dancing

The five-time Paralympic gold medallist will be treading a different kind of boards later this year

Cycling Weekly

ParalympicsGB seeks activist footing to help aid progress for disabled people

Progress has stalled for disabled people in British society, said the chief executive of ParalympicsGB, Dave Clarke

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Kadeena Cox says slow pace of move towards equality in sport ‘frustrating’

Cox will be looking to win medals in two sports at next year’s Paralympics in Paris.

The Independent UK

Indian para-athletes record best-ever finish at World Championship, earn 17 quota places for Paris Games

India's best-ever show at World Para Athletics Championships w/ 10 medals & 17 quota places for 2024 Paralympics. Sumit Antil won gold & world record, Ajeet Singh & Rinku Hooda 1-2 in javelin, Sachin Khilari gold in shot put, Nishad Kumar silver & Asian record in high jump.

The Hindu

Indian para athletes earn 17 quota places for Paris Games, record best ever finish at World Championship

NEW DELHI: Led by Paralympic champion Sumit Antil’s world record show, the Indian team returned home from the Paris 2023 World Para Athletics Championships with 10 medals, that included three gold, and 17 quota places for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

The Times of India

Brisbane Olympics drone show cancelled after hundreds fall into Melbourne river during Matildas display

Event marking nine years until Olympics and Paralympics stopped after 350 drones fell into Yarra River on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Little wins Australia's fifth medal at Para worlds

Rosemary Little has added to her Paralympic bronze at the London Games and 2013 world championships medal haul with bronze at the global meet in Paris.

AAP

Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won India's 8th Paralympic quota with gold in shot put F46 event at World Championships in Paris. Sumit Antil set a world record in F64 javelin throw with 70.83m.

The Hindu

Para javelin thrower Sumit Antil breaks own world record to win gold at World Championships

NEW DELHI: Indian Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil etched his name in the record books once again by setting a new world record in the F64 javelin throw event at the World Para-Athletics Championship in Paris.

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I was pushed to the limit on Celebrity SAS - now I want to become world champion again

Jonathan Broom-Edwards is the reigning Paralympic and world T44 high jump champion and is hoping to defend the latter title at this month's World Para Athletics Championships

Daily Record

Ellie Simmonds' birth mum realised who she was when she watched her win Paralympic gold

Ellie Simmonds journey of connecting with her birth mum after 28 years is documented in an ITV show tonight.

The Hindu

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar trains his sights on Paris 2024 qualification

Krishna Nagar created history by becoming only the second player from India to win Paralympic gold in the racquet sport after Pramod Bhagat in Tokyo. The 4’5” Nagar trained under coach Yadvendra Singh, and his journey as a para-athlete began with two gold medals (in both singles and doubles) at…

Daily Mirror

Ellie Simmonds 'understands' birth mum's heartbreaking response to her disability

Paralympic swimming star Ellie Simmonds has been reunited with her birth mother after revealing she was adopted at three months old

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Jaipur's para shuttler Krishna Nagar wins two gold in Canada meet

JAIPUR: Paralympic gold medallist Krishna Nagar defeated England’s Jack Shephard 21-18,21-16 to win the final of the 2023 Canada Para Badminton International which concluded in Ottawa.

Daily Record

Paralympic star Jamie McCowan calls time on his 17-year international career

Jamie told how his sporting career has been an "amazing experience" and has thanked his family for all their support.

Multichannel News

Delta’s NBCU Olympic Sponsorship Takes Off With ‘Top Chef’ Paris Integration

Viewers get to see chefs cooking with Olympic, Paralympic athletes under the Eiffel Tower

The Times of India

Pramod Bhagat clinches two gold medals and one bronze in Bahrain Para-Badminton International

NEW DELHI: Pramod Bhagat, the Paralympic champion, showcased his exceptional skills at the Bahrain Para-Badminton International in Manama on Tuesday, securing two gold medals in different categories.

ABC News

The day after Paralympic swimmer Katja Dedekind broke a world record, endometriosis left her bedridden

Katja Dedekind had her first period at nine years old and has struggled with chronic pain ever since, due to endometriosis. She doesn't want others suffering in silence like she did.

WEKU

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.

ABC News

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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