The Latest Breaking News from the Paralympic Games

With 84 participants, the largest in the nation's history and a potent combination of youth and experience, these para-athletes from India would be aiming for an unmatched gold rush at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

The increased media coverage of the Paralympic Games makes Paralympic sport seem “inclusive.” But, the continued reliance on segregated sport and narrowly defined classification categories suggests ableism remains. For example, some intellectually and cognitively disabled athletes are excluded. This implies that elite competition and inclusive sport may be incompatible.

The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days

Creative director Thomas Jolly has some lofty goals for Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, when the heart of Paris will once again become the stage for a stunning artistic display

From wheelchair racers to long jumpers with hardly any sight, it takes more than just athleticism to compete in the marvel that is the Paralympic Games. Katie Strick hears some of the most inspiring stories from Team GB

Peacock will also offer Gold Zone and Multiview for the first time at the Paralympic Games

Athletes with disabilities will compete in Paris this summer

Some 25,000 police officers are to be be deployed daily across Paris and surrounding areas during the Paralympic Games, mirroring the security measures implemented during the recent Olympics.

France’s interior minister says that about 25,000 police officers will be deployed every day in Paris and beyond to watch over the Paralympic Games, in line with the security implemented during the Olympics