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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.

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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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Paralympian Christie Dawes powers through hypothermia to come sixth in 2023 Boston Marathon

The two-time Paralympic silver medallist from Newcastle says the race was one of her toughest ever, after facing down inclement weather, dangerous conditions and an unfortunate encounter with roadkill.

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Paralympics chief hails unity on ban of Russian and Belarusian competitors

International Paralympics Committee (IPC) supremo Andrew Parsons hailed the solidarity of his organisation over the ban imposed on Russian and Belarusian competitors in international para events following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022.

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Dame Sophie's despair leads to life-changing mindset

Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals her struggle with depression, her identity crisis and how her new outlook has changed her life for the better, in a candid and emotional interview with Angela Walker.

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Paralympian Karni Liddell fears severely disabled swimmers are being edged out of the Games

A former captain of the Australian Paralympic swimming team says an athlete like her probably wouldn't make the squad today, because swimmers with milder impairments are getting opportunities ahead of those with severe disabilities.

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The Paralympic classification system is unjust. It's time for an urgent overhaul

As the Paralympics has grown more popular, it has strayed from its fundamental purpose. Changes are needed to restore fairness for athletes with disability, dual Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Peter Brooks writes.

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Paralympic athletes and officials call for action on cheating and intentional misrepresentation

Paralympic athletes and high-ranking officials express alarm at what they say is widespread and growing cheating, calling for urgent action to salvage the credibility of the Games – one of the world's most-watched sporting events.

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Paralympics in crisis as international and Australian athletes game the system

Former athletes and officials tell Four Corners the system of Paralympic classification is flawed and easily manipulated.

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Parole board rejects Oscar Pistorius’ plea for early release

South Africa's prison authorities have denied Paralympics ex-star Oscar Pistorius, ruling that he must serve at least another 18 months before becoming

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Oscar Pistorius makes bid for freedom a decade after killing girlfriend

Former paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been denied bail as he made a bid for freedom a decade after killing his girfriend Reeva Steenkamp. South

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How Oscar Pistorius went from Olympic and Paralympic icon to world's most famous murderer

Oscar Pistorius, who has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, once inspired millions but is now behind bars

Daily Mirror

'Blade Runner' Pistorius denied parole

PRETORIA: South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was refused parole on Friday after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers and authorities said.

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S.Africa's Pistorius denied parole decade after killing girlfriend

Pretoria (AFP) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was refused parole on Friday after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers and authorities said.

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Oscar Pistorius denied parole over killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Former Paralympic and Olympic star was automatically eligible for parole consideration after serving half his sentence

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius denied parole from prison decade after murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Former Paralympic runner applied to be freed in defiance of wishes of victim’s family

Reuters

Oscar Pistorius: from 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was denied parole on Friday after he sought early release from prison where he is serving a 13-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Oscar Pistorius pleads with South Africa parole board to set him free

Former South Africa Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, will ask a parole board to release him

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S.Africa's Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend

Pretoria (AFP) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is expected to learn on Friday whether he will be released from prison early, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers said.

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius could be freed from prison by parole board decade after murdering girlfriend

Former Paralympic runner has applied for parole 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Reuters

S.African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius denied parole a decade after killing girlfriend

Former South Africa Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said on Friday.

Belfast Live

Jason Smyth announces his retirement after glittering career

Paralympic gold medal winner brings curtain down on his career after 17-year unbeaten record

Irish Mirror

Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth calls time on his monumental career

Smyth saved the best until last, winning the 100m in Tokyo against Algeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani, the fastest qualifier for the final, by .01 of a second

The Independent UK

Ashley Facey eyes Paralympic table tennis glory after ditching saddle for paddle

The 28-year-old Team GB player had a crack at cycling before returning to his first love.

AFP

S.Africa's Pistorius up for parole in girlfriend's murder

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius might be released from prison this week, a decade after he killed his girlfriend in a crime that gripped the world.

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