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Team USA brings Paralympics magic to small French town

The United States Paralympic team has set up camp at the high-performance sports complex in Eaubonne, just 20 kilometres north of Paris. Here the athletes can access top-of-the-range training facilities, consult with their medical staff and enjoy some home-cooked meals.

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Team USA Athletes Transition To Long Jump At Paris 2024

Noelle Lambert and Jarryd Wallace transition to long jump for Paris 2024 Paralympics, inspiring each other on their journey to success.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 6 - Strife filled tower

It was a barren day in them thar Paralympics for the French delegation. But the powers-that-be can console themselves that the cream of the land are fifth in the medals table and on course to finish eighth.

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India achieves best-ever medal haul in Paralympics, surpasses Tokyo Games tally

NEW DELHI: India achieved its best ever medal haul in the Paralympics, surpassing the previous edition's tally, thanks to an outstanding performance by its track and field athletes in Paris on Tuesday.

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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.

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

Blind football returns to the Paralympic games this summer

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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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Do Team GB compete at blind football at the Paralympics?

Team GB are all set for an enthralling Paralympic games

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Paralympics wheelchair tennis rules: What you need to know for the 2024 Paris events

A look at the Paralympics tennis rules.

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Crowds at Paralympics have delivered but para-sport needs to be seen all the time

Fans in Paris have embraced it but this showcase will not mean anything unless we bring sport along after the Games

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What is today's Doodle? How Google is marking the Paralympics with a wheelchair tennis graphic

Google honours the Paralympians of 2024 with a new and unique Doodle decorating its homepage.

Evening Standard

Paris 2024 Paralympics day six: Faye Rogers wins butterfly gold, athletics and more – as it happened

Faye Rogers was victorious in the S10 100m butterfly final to add to ParalympicsGB’s tally of gold medals

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Seven Paralympians we've fallen in love with, from Team GB's golden girl to TikTok's favourite sprinter

World records! Inspiring backstories! Cross-sport couples! Maddy Mussen rounds up the athletes that have had everyone talking at this year’s Games

Evening Standard

Japan overpowers US in rough-and-tumble wheelchair rugby final to win historic gold

Japan won its first-ever gold medal in wheelchair rugby at Paris's Champs-de-Mars Arena Monday night, surging ahead of the US team at half-time. It was an infuriating night for the US, which has failed to win gold in the fast-paced sport – once known as "murderball" for its full-contact play-style…

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 5 - Made to Mazur

All glory, laud and honour to the river. The triathlon took place in a Seine deemed safe. In the less murky waters at the Paris La Défense Arena, a certain Mr Boki buffed up his legend with another golden splash. And Lucas Mazur rolls on.

Newcastle Herald

'We're the best team ever!' From coma to gold in three years for Leary; Parker gets her revenge

Aussies collect seven more medals on day five.

The Canberra Times

Paralympics day 5: Canberran Jesse Aungles joins podium as Australia wins gold in mixed relay medley

Aussies collect seven more medals on day five.

The Independent UK

Jonnie Peacock calls for Seb Coe to include para-athletics in Diamond League

The Brit used his platform at the Paris 2024 Paralymipcs to demand more visibility for his sport

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Paralympian Ahmed Kelly's Disqualification Overturned, Wins Silver Medal

Ahmed Kelly's disqualification overturned in Paris Paralympics, emphasizing fair competition and sportsmanship in Paralympic events.

The Guardian - UK

GB roommates Challis and Fiddes win Paralympic gold in the pool

Dan Bethell came within one point of a Paralympic badminton gold but had to settle for silver after the narrowest of defeats to India’s Kumar Nitesh

The Guardian - UK

Paris 2024 Paralympics day five: GB gold rush continues, Japan beat USA in wheelchair rugby – as it happened

Ellie Challis and Louise Fiddes were among the golds for Great Britain, but Jonnie Peacock failed to claim a medal

Evening Standard

Paralympics 2024: Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo qualifies for women’s T12 400m semi-finals

Visually-impaired Italian previously won 11 national titles in the men's category as a married father of two

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | Avani Lekhara on her Paris Paralympic gold: 'Focused on my name going on top, not the 6.8 by the South Korean shooter'

NEW DELHI: It was a thrilling final at the Châteauroux - Final Range. Avani Lekhara, the gold medalist from the Tokyo Paralympics, remained calm as she shot her final round, scoring a 10.5. With her title defense on the line, she awaited Yunri Lee of South Korea’s final attempt in…

The Times of India

How Neeraj Chopra sparked India's para athletes' javelin journey

NEW DELHI: Indian para-javelin throwers Bhavanaben Chaudhary and Navdeep Singh have praised Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for sparking interest in athletics in India following his gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Both athletes attribute increased attention in their sport to Chopra's achievements.

The Times of India

Preethi Pal makes history with second Paralympics medal, Nishad Kumar wins second successive silver

NEW DELHI: Preethi Pal made history on Sunday, becoming the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics while Nishad Kumar secured his second successive silver in the men's high jump T47 category at the Paris Games.

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