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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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Deaf swimmer Nathan Young accuses funding bodies of discrimination

Nathan Young is not entitled to any Government or National Lottery money to fund his pursuit of gold.

The Independent UK

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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France approves algorithmic video surveillance to safeguard Olympics

France has legalised the use of intelligent video surveillance for major events including the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics – despite warnings the technology is a blatant breach of privacy that violates civil liberties.

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Lawmakers Vote on Paris Olympic Law with Surveillance Fears

A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in France and elsewhere in Europe faces an important hurdle on Tuesday with lawmakers set to vote on it. The bill would legalize the temporary use of so-called intelligent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

West Lothian woman finds new lease of life as Paralympian after horror RAF accident

Shona had to have a below the knee amputation following an RAF training exercise injury but she has since taken to sitskiing like a duck to water and has competed at the Beijing Paralympics 2022.

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Paralympic Games broadcast rights still up in the air

Paralympics Australia is in talks over an alternative broadcast deal for the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after the Nine Network left them hanging.

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Ellie Cole praises Paralympics, WorldPride for promoting inclusion and diversity

Swimming legend Ellie Cole says it is inspiring to see the values shared by the international Paralympic movement and WorldPride.

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Para-athlete Michael Roeger recalls his brush with death and how it hasn't curtailed his gold medal dream

Michael Roeger has overcome gastrointestinal bleeding and changes to his favourite event to head towards his dream of being on the top of the podium at the Paralympics.

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Australia to Spend $4.8 Billion on 2032 Olympic Venues

Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium. The Queensland capital was awarded the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics two years ago, returning the Games to Australia for a…

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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.

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Paralympics GB athlete and coach Anthony Hughes dies unexpectedly aged 63

Tributes have poured in from the para-sports world for former athlete and highly-respected performance coach Anthony Hughes, who has died unexpectedly aged 63

Daily Mirror

ParalympicsGB chief delivers message after grabbing prestigious national UK Sport award

Phil Smith, ParalympicsGB's chef de mission for this year's Winter Games in Beijing, has been recognised for his work in China by winning UK Sport’s prestigious PLx Award for Spirit of High Performance

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California dreaming: Para surf hopefuls eye Los Angeles Olympics

Pismo Beach (United States) (AFP) - Under perfect California skies, Liv Stone elegantly flips her board into the hollow of a wave, perfectly executing the kind of move this disabled surfer would love to replicate at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

Irish Mirror

Greta Streimikyte using Ciara Mageean as inspiration ahead of 2024 Paris Paralympics

The Lithuanian born Irish track star is hoping to make it to a third Paralympics in 2024, and is using Ciara Mageean's journey as inspiration.

Daily Mirror

Paralympics faces calls for Down's syndrome category to ensure level playing field

Swimming coach Lee Portingale thinks swimming at the Paralympic Games should be changed to help those with Down's syndrome compete on a more equal playing field

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Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

The International Paralympic Committee voted to suspend the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus with immediate effect, placing their para-athletes' hopes of competing at the 2024 Paralympics in jeopardy.

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The Independent UK

Paris organizers reveal mascot for Olympics, Paralympics

The mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics have been revealed

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The 2024 Paralympics in Paris won't open in stadium

Paris organizers have announced their opening ceremony plans for the Paralympics

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Australia wins wheelchair rugby world title, beating USA as redemption for Tokyo Paralympics

Australia lost the last world championship final on home soil by one goal, then missed out on medals at the Paralympics. Steelers star Ryley Batt says "this one feels more like a fairytale".

The Independent UK

Blind footballer, 10, reveals the player who made her realise she could ‘score thousands of goals’

Niamh Howell of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, hopes to join the National Blind Football League and eventually compete in the Paralympics

The Independent UK

How the Lionesses inspired a young blind footballer to believe in herself

Niamh Howell of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, hopes to join the National Blind Football League and eventually compete in the Paralympics.

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Paralympians welcome Qld Premier's title change after 'Minister for the Olympics' snub

Paralympic athletes say they welcome an addition of Paralympics to the Queensland Premier's formal titles but still question why it was left off in the first place.

The Independent UK

Three-time Paralympic champion Hannah Russell retires

The 26-year-old swimmer won a total of 11 titles at Paralympics, World Championships and European level.

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