The Latest Breaking News from Paralympic

Paisley table tennis ace Martin Perry aiming to back up incredible World Championship success with Paris Paralympic spot

The experienced player picked up a bronze medal at the World Championships last year.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

Paralympian Claire Cashmore opens up on disability as she explains turning point

Paralympic gold medallist Claire Cashmore - who transitioned to Paratriathlon from swimming after the Rio Games - has become the person she is thanks to sport as she shares her experience on International Women's Day

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Paralympics Australia announces new plan for Para-sport to Brisbane 2032 and beyond, urging fairness and increased funding

Australia's Paralympic sporting chiefs lay out their blueprint for the next 10 years — but the plan comes with a warning not to repeat the mistakes of Sydney 2000, where Para-sport missed out on increased levels of funding.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Paralympic champion has passionate new mission as "people used to stare at me"

Wheelchair rugby star Ayaz Bhuta was part of the history-making British team that landed Paralympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games and, now that he has announced his retirement, he's ready to inspire in the next part of his life

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Kunieda to become 1st para-athlete to receive People's Honor Award

The government plans to bestow the People's Honor Award on Shingo Kunieda, who won four Paralympic gold medals in men's wheelchair tennis. He would be the first para-athlete to receive the award since its establishment in 1977.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 4, 2023

Paralympic champion Lora Fachie shares her difficulties with breastfeeding

The two-time Paralympic gold medallist hopes to help other new mums not feel guilty at using formula milk

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

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.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Meet the Phryges: Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots unveiled

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots have been revealed as two Phrygian caps decked out in France’s national colours

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Strictly’s Ellie Simmonds says show has helped with name-calling and ‘stares’ on the street

Five-time Paralympic swimming champion is the first ‘Strictly’ contestant with achondroplasia dwarfism

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Strictly's Ellie Simmonds: Her boyfriend, height and living with dwarfism

Ellie Simmonds has gone from Paralympic icon to Strictly Come Dancing favourite

Wales Online · Oct 15, 2022