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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…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2023

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 · Aug 28, 2023

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.

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023

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 · Jul 24, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 17, 2023

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 · Jul 14, 2023

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 · Jul 14, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023