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Passionate support at Paralympics raises hopes for future of para sports

Used to competing with relatively few spectators in the stands, Paralympic athletes have commented widely on the buzz they’re getting from competing in Paris, with enthusiastic French fans turning out en masse to support the more than 4,000 Paralympians at the 2024 Games.

France 24

Why do players wear blindfolds during blind football at the Paralympics?

Blind football returns to the Paralympic games this summer

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Do Team GB compete at blind football at the Paralympics?

Team GB are all set for an enthralling Paralympic games

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What are the rules of blind football at the Paralympics?

Blind football returns to the Paralympic games this summer

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Paralympics day six: Great Britain’s Ellie Challis aims to make a splash again

The swimmer is back in action a day after winning backstroke gold.

The Independent UK

Paralympics: India's Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's badminton singles SH6 category

India's Sumathy Sivan Nithya Sre clinched her first Paralympic medal by defeating Rina Marlina of Indonesia 2-0 in the women's singles SH6 category, taking home a bronze on Monday evening. Nithya, the top seed in her event, triumphed over Marlina, the former women's singles SH6 world champion, in just 23…

The Times of India

Swimmer Ellie Challis hails ‘the most incredible day ever’ after Paralympic gold

Louise Fiddes quickly added the S14 women’s 100m breaststroke crown to Britain’s impressive medal tally after Stephen McGuire won boccia gold.

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Stephen McGuire wins boccia gold medal at Paris Paralympics

The 40-year-old Scot suffered a broken knee and femur during a fall at this home in 2022.

The Independent UK

Dave Ellis’s redemption story leads British triathlon glory at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Dave Ellis and Megan Richter both won gold as Ellis’s partner Claire Cashmore picked up silver on a medal-laden day for Britain in the triathlon events

The Independent UK

Nigeria wins Africa's first Paralympic medal in badminton

Nigerian teenager Mariam Eniola Bolaji on Monday became the first player from Africa to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympic or Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Triathlon gold completes Parker's Paralympic redemption

Lauren Parker is a Paralympic gold medallist after dominating American rival Kendall Gretsch in the women's PTWC para-triathlon in Paris.

AAP

Paralympics day five: Jonnie Peacock going for gold in T64 100m final

ParalympicsGB claimed 12 gold medals on Sunday – a new team record for the most golds won in a single day.

The Independent UK

Maisie Summers-Newton wins one of Britain’s 12 golds on Paralympics super Sunday

It was a historic day for ParalympicsGB with 12 golds across all sports on a super Sunday – the most in a single day this century.

The Independent UK

Paris Paralympics 2024: Hannah Cockroft wins 100m gold again on record-breaking day for Great Britain

ParalympicsGB won 12 gold medals on Sunday - the most successful single day this century

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The Independent UK

Maisie Summers-Newton and Brock Whiston strike gold for Britain in Paris

The pair caught the eye in the Paralympics.

AAP

Rowing gold one of 10 Aussie medals amid phone scandal

Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager have claimed Australia's first gold in Paralympic rowing, one of 10 Australian medals on Sunday in Paris.

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Rubina Francis brings more joy for shooters

MP shooter wins 10m Air Pistol bronze to take India's tally to five medals at Games

The Independent UK

Alice Tai caps off unbelievable night in pool as part of Great British gold rush

William Ellard and Stephen Clegg also won gold in a thrilling 37 minutes for ParalympicsGB

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Radio France Internationale

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 2 - rains and gains

The pesky meddling rain forced organisers to revamp the para triathlon events but the downpours injected a layer of ruggedness into the first day of track and field action at the Stade de France in Saint Denis. Indoors at the para table tennis, Chinese triulmphs.

Radio France Internationale

Chinese teenagers claim para table tennis doubles crown

Absent since the 1976 Paralympic Games in Toronto, para table tennis doubles was reintroduced into the 2024 schedule and on Friday night, rather like in the sport's Olympic incarnation, China was among the golds.

The Independent UK

Maisie Summers-Newton feels the Paralympic pressure but lands another gold medal at Paris 2024

The reigning Paralympic champion successfully defended her 200 metres individual medley title in Paris

The Independent UK

Jaco van Gass retains Paralympic title and Lizzi Jordan wins gold in velodrome

Afghanistan veteran Van Gass smashed his own world record en route to successfully defending the men’s C3 3000m individual pursuit.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Paralympics fans get in the game with up-close look at parasports

At the Paralympic fan zone outside Paris's elegant city hall, the focus is not just on watching athletes compete but better understanding parasports – and trying them out for yourself.

The Conversation

The Paralympics can be an economic boon for host cities – and leave a unique legacy

The mega-event glow continues in Paris, with the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games now well underway. Some 4,400 athletes will take to the world stage to compete across 22 different sports.

The Guardian - UK

‘The most inspiring story I’ve ever heard’: Klopp cheers on friend Czyz at Paralympics

Wojtek Czyz was soundly beaten in the SL3 badminton but Jürgen Klopp, his long-time friend, was on hand to offer support

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