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London 2012 Paralympics was not a gamechanger for disabled people's sports participation – here's why

This summer marks ten years since London hosted the 2012 Paralympics. It was hoped the Paralympics would have a lasting legacy on improving access to and participation in sports for disabled people. But the data shows the Games made no meaningful difference in this regard.

The Conversation

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Ellie Simmonds says being first dwarf on show ‘a real honour’

The five-time Paralympic gold medal winner, 27, is looking forward to representing people with disabilities

Evening Standard

BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Paralympic legend Ellie Simmonds named as sixth contestant for 2022 line-up

She will be joined by Kaye Adams, Radio 2 star Richie Anderson, former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh and actor Will Mellor.

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How Moroccan Paralympian Kassioui beat cerebral palsy and society

Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, and taunts from society failed to deter Paralympian who bagged silver at Tokyo Paralympics.

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Plucky 11-year-old aims for Paralympic glory as a swimmer just 15 months after her left leg was amputated below the knee because of cancer

Sophia Houlston, of Essex, was just nine in 2020 when a golf ball sized lump appeared on her left foot which was later found to be cancer

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius meets face-to-face with Reeva Steenkamp's dad 9 years after murder

A lawyer for the Steenkamp family confirmed that the former South Africa paralympic superstar has met with the father of Reeva Steenkamp

Daily Mirror

Bethany Firth reveals how she overcame a fear of water to become Paralympic champion

Firth admits her sporting success may not have happened if it hadn’t been for the encouragement of her PE teacher

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Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope named Paralympians of the Year

Athletics powerhouse Madison de Rozario, and snowboard star Ben Tudhope have been rewarded for outstanding Paralympic campaigns, named Australia's Paralympians of the Year for 2020 and 2022.

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Para Shooting World Cup: Narwal, Singhraj and Akash add silver to India's tally

NEW DELHI: A day after winning the 10m mixed team gold medal, Paralympic gold medallist Manish Narwal settled for the silver medal in P4 - mixed 50m pistol SH1 team event at the ongoing Chateauroux 2022 World Para Shooting World Cup in France.

The Times of India

Ellen Keane waiting on negative tests before cranking up World Championship preparations

The Paralympic gold medallist was hit by Covid a week ago and will miss start of Team Ireland training camp in Fuerteventura but also confirms that she will be at Paris 2024

Irish Mirror

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson joins Yorkshire board

The Paralympic great is one of six people elected into a non-executive position.

The Independent UK

Bahrain Para Badminton: Bhagat, Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul

NEW DELHI: Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team's medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International in Manama on Saturday.

The Times of India

Schoolgirls fight, shooting on sleepy street, and teen with eyes on the Paralympics

Evening ECHO headlines on May 3

Liverpool Echo

Girl, 14, born with condition which stopped her moving as a baby

Heidi now has Paralympic aspirations after proving her doubters wrong

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Paralympic champion Danielle Brown told she wasn't "disabled enough" to defend gold medal

EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Brown reached the pinnacle of her sport and became a double Paralympic champion, but was left lost after being told she could no longer compete.

Daily Mirror

Dame Sarah Storey: 'Women shouldn't feel less likely to want to do sport'

The mission to promote and push women's sport is a massive challenge but one that Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey is incredibly passionate about

Daily Mirror

Morgan Newberry: Cyclist can afford to dream thanks to Dame Sarah Storey's mentorship

Paralympic Games hopeful Morgan Newberry has enjoyed a whirlwind journey that has seen her graduate from Storey's academy and race for her team

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian Paralympian to 'auction off Tokyo 2020 gold' with proceeds going to armed forces

Paralympic champion swimmer Yevhen Bohodayko won gold in the 100m breaststroke at Tokyo 2020 but will reportedly auction his medal to raise funds for his country's defence effort - as well as volunteer in a local non-combat unit

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Paralympic skiing star Millie Knight reveals why her career is on a knife-edge after Beijing 2022

The visually impaired star, 23, has racked up four Paralympic medals alongside long-term guide Brett Wild since 2018 but the pair raced together for the final time in the Chinese capital last weekend

Wales Online

UK Sport Chair Katherine Grainger backing 'home' Italian snow to bolster British Paralympic medal hopes at Milan-Cortina 2026

The British team racked up six medals in Beijing including one gold, one silver and four bronzes - with attention now turning to the next Games cycle and beyond

The Independent UK

‘Best of humanity’ on show at Winter Paralympics – Dame Katherine Grainger

Ukraine finished second behind hosts China in the medal table as their home country faces up to Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Neil Simpson caps golden Games as GB flagbearer at closing ceremony

Simpson was joined by brother and guide Andrew after the pair delivered ParalympicsGB’s only gold of the Games

The Conversation

Elite athletes shouldn't have to choose between their sport and pregnancy

Every two years the world watches in awe as incredible athletes compete during the Olympic and Paralympic games. Olympians inspire the nation, and serve as role models to all young athletes. But after inspiring so many, and as the Olympics close, athletes are faced with a new question. What’s next?

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COVID-19 blamed for 34-year Para medal low

Australia have delivered just one medal at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, the lowest haul in 34 years after a build-up smashed by COVID-19 restrictions.

Wales Online

Snowboard sensation Ollie Hill reveals secret to securing history-making Paralympic bronze medal in Beijing

Hill, from Reading, became the first British snowboarder to win a Paralympic medal after a scintillating banked slalom run on Friday

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