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GB chef de mission Penny Briscoe has security concerns over Paris Paralympics

The first European-based Paralympics since London 2012 will run from August 28 to September 8.

The Independent UK

Paralympics countdown: ‘We want to positively influence lives of 1.2bn people’

With 100 days to go until the Paris Games, the IPC’s Andrew Parsons says it is vital for disability rights they are the best ever

The Guardian - UK

Paralympics organisers launch campaign to boost ticket sales with 100 days to go

Paralympics organisers in Paris have a message they hope will encourage many more fans to buy tickets

The Independent UK

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Shuttlers Sukant Kadam, Tarun, Suhas qualify for Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian para shuttlers Sukant Kadam, Tarun, and Suhas have secured their berths for the upcoming Paralympics in Paris.

The Times of India

Para shuttler Sukant Kadam qualifies for Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: Ace para shuttler Sukant Kadam has secured his spot for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, marking his debut at the event. He will be competing in the Men's SL 4 category in Paris.

The Times of India

Paralympians feel empowered modelling 2024 uniforms

The Australian Paralympics team has unveiled their specially-tailored uniforms as part of Australian Fashion Week ahead of the competition in Paris.

AAP

Something blue: British kits for Paris 2024 stripped back and traditional

Team GB and ParalympicsGB official kits have been unveiled by adidas with no sign of any ‘hoo haa’

The Guardian - UK

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Steelers book spot at Paralympic Games

A comprehensive qualifying tournament win over Brazil has booked Australia's wheelchair rugby team a place at the Paralympics in Paris.

AAP

Reality TV Star Nelson Thomas Undergoes Foot Amputation After Accident

Nelson Thomas undergoes life-changing amputation after DUI accident, shares journey online, and aims for Paralympics.

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French Government Offers Bonuses To Civil Servants For Olympics

French government offers bonuses to civil servants to prevent strikes during the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Efforts to address worker concerns and ens...

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Russian And Belarusian Athletes Barred From Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Russian and Belarusian Paralympic athletes face stricter restrictions compared to the Olympics in Paris.

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Double Paralympics gold winner Devendra Jhajharia set to be elected unopposed as PCI president

NEW DELHI: Two-time Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia is set be elected unopposed as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president in the delayed March 9 elections, succeeding another celebrated para athlete Deepa Malik.

The Times of India

Devendra Jhajharia to contest for Paralympic Committee of India president's post

NEW DELHI: Double Paralympics gold medallist, Devendra Jhajharia, has decided to contest the Paralympic Committee of India’s (PCI) elections for the president’s post, setting the stage for another celebrated sportsperson to helm an Indian sports federation.

The Times of India

Paralympics Chief Hopes For Full Stadiums And Extensive TV Coverage In Paris

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has told AFP he hopes the Paralympics in Paris will take place in full stadiums and predicted the TV coverage would be the most extensive in history.

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The Paris Olympics medals will have pieces of the Eiffel Tower

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes' necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics.

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Paris Olympics and Paralympics Medals to Feature Eiffel Tower Chunk

Discover the unique medals of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, each containing a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Learn more about this historic feat here.

International Business Times

Paris Olympics Medals To Contain 'Piece Of Eiffel Tower'

The medals awarded at this year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the original Eiffel Tower in their centre, organisers said as they unveiled their design on Thursday.

The Times of India

TOI Exclusive: Sports ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India citing sports code violation

NEW DELHI: Calling the delay in holding its elections as “wilful and intentional”, the sports ministry on Saturday suspended the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) – headed by Deepa Malik, the country’s first female para-athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics in Rio 2016 – citing violation of the…

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The Guardian - UK

Paris Paralympics organisers bid to eclipse London 2012 with new blueprint

Étienne Thobois, the Paris 2024 chief executive, says the Paralympics has evolved since London 2012 and that ‘society’s gone a long way, so we need to do better’

The Independent UK

Dame Sarah Storey reveals how her son convinced her to target a ninth Paralympics

Great Britain’s most-decorated Paralympian will try to add to her 17 gold medals at Paris 2024 – and the 46-year-old has her children to thank

AAP

Para paddling star McGrath to be tested by Paris wind

Curtis McGrath is looking to continue his kayak domination at the Paris Paralympics but says conditions on the course could prove tricky for paddlers.

The Hindu

Manish Narwal clinches the gold

In table tennis, Paralympics and Para Asiad medalist Bhavina Patel won 3-0 over Gujarat statemate Shamim Chawda in the Class 4 category.

AAP

Parker aiming for dual-sport Paralympic glory

Star Australian triathlete and cyclist Lauren Parker wants to "create history" as she chases three gold medals across the two sports at the Paris Paralympics.

AAP

Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics

Swimming has dominated the Australian Institute of Sport annual awards, winning nearly half the categories as it builds to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

The Independent UK

Olympic organizers to release more than 400,000 new tickets for the Paris Games and Paralympics

Olympic organizers will release 400,000 extra tickets for next year’s Paris Games and the Paralympics at the end of the month

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