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Haider Ali: The Pakistani Paralympian Aiming for Discus Throw Gold at Paris 2024

Sports

9 Sep, 2024

Haider Ali: The Pakistani Paralympian Aiming for Discus Throw Gold at Paris 2024


The Paralympics 2024 officially commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony in Paris on August 28. This marks the beginning of...

Bracebridge Swimmer Mary Jibb Makes Paralympic Debut in Paris

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

Bracebridge Swimmer Mary Jibb Makes Paralympic Debut in Paris


Mary Jibb, a 17-year-old Paralympic swimmer from Bracebridge, Ontario, is competing in her first Paralympic Games in Paris. She is...

Paralympic Marathon: Madison de Rozario's Title Defence Crumbles Under Swiss Dominance

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

Paralympic Marathon: Madison de Rozario's Title Defence Crumbles Under Swiss Dominance


Australian Paralympic great Madison de Rozario's defence of her Paralympic marathon crown has ended in heartache, the Australian dethroned by...

US Wheelchair Basketball Team Crushes France in Dominating Performance

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

US Wheelchair Basketball Team Crushes France in Dominating Performance


Success has followed Steve Serio throughout his U.S. Paralympic career. He’s earned two gold medals and a bronze over his...

Kenya's Powerlifter Hellen Wawira Aims for Paralympic Gold in Paris

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

Kenya's Powerlifter Hellen Wawira Aims for Paralympic Gold in Paris


Multiple world and Commonwealth Games powerlifting medallist, Hellen Wawira of Kenya, will be under immense pressure when she takes the...

The Silence is Golden: How Blind Football Fans are Creating a Unique Stadium Experience in Paris

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

The Silence is Golden: How Blind Football Fans are Creating a Unique Stadium Experience in Paris


Blind soccer often produces some of the most memorable moments at the Paralympics. Remarkable videos of players showing incredible coordination...

Hewett and Reid Keep Gold Medal Dreams Alive With Wheelchair Doubles Victory

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

Hewett and Reid Keep Gold Medal Dreams Alive With Wheelchair Doubles Victory


British power-house duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have kept their hopes of completing the career Golden Slam alive after...

Paralympics 2024: Faye Rogers Wins Gold in Women's S10 100m Butterfly, Overcoming a Life-Changing Accident

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

Paralympics 2024: Faye Rogers Wins Gold in Women's S10 100m Butterfly, Overcoming a Life-Changing Accident


Faye Rogers has gone from potential Olympian to Paralympic gold medallist in three years after a car crash resulted in...

Nicholas Bennett Wins Canada's First Gold at Paralympics: The Story of a Champion's Journey

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Nicholas Bennett Wins Canada's First Gold at Paralympics: The Story of a Champion's Journey


Nicholas Bennett shed "everything" tears during O Canada at the Paralympic Games pool Monday. The 20-year-old swimmer from Parksville, B.C.,...

Paralympics 2024: Cox's C4-5 500m Time Trial Nightmare -  Can She Recover for the Team Sprint?

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Paralympics 2024: Cox's C4-5 500m Time Trial Nightmare - Can She Recover for the Team Sprint?


Kadeena Cox is the big name on the opening day of the track-cycling programme and she has every chance of...

Unbelievable! Australian Paralympian Wins Gold Medal In Record-Breaking Fashion!

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Unbelievable! Australian Paralympian Wins Gold Medal In Record-Breaking Fashion!


The 2023 Paralympic Games have been a showcase of human resilience, determination, and athletic prowess. Athletes from across the globe...

Team USA Paralympic Powerhouse: 10 Athletes to Watch in Paris

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Team USA Paralympic Powerhouse: 10 Athletes to Watch in Paris


As the Paris Paralympics kick off, here’s a look at 10 athletes from Team USA worth keeping an eye on....

Google Doodle Honors Wheelchair Basketball at Paris Paralympics: A Celebration of Resilience and Teamwork

Technology

3 Sep, 2024

Google Doodle Honors Wheelchair Basketball at Paris Paralympics: A Celebration of Resilience and Teamwork


Google's decision to honour wheelchair basketball with a Doodle during the ongoing 2024 Paralympics highlights the global significance of the...

Rob Shaw's Paralympic Dream Ends in Quarterfinals: World No. 2 Vink Dominates

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Rob Shaw's Paralympic Dream Ends in Quarterfinals: World No. 2 Vink Dominates


Rob Shaw's bid for a medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris came to an abrupt end on Monday...

Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis: Oda's Dream Comes True in Paris

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis: Oda's Dream Comes True in Paris


For Tokito Oda, Paris is more than just a city; it's a place where dreams take flight. Named after the...

Nottingham's Abbie Breakwell Reflects on Paralympic Debut: 'It's an Honour to be Here'

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Nottingham's Abbie Breakwell Reflects on Paralympic Debut: 'It's an Honour to be Here'


Nottingham's Abbie Breakwell is determined to accentuate the positives of her Paralympic debut in Paris. The 21-year-old from Long Eaton...

Paralympic Archer Jason Tabansky's 'Unbelievable' Gold Medal Win After Unexpected Opportunity

Sports

1 Sep, 2024

Paralympic Archer Jason Tabansky's 'Unbelievable' Gold Medal Win After Unexpected Opportunity


Jason Tabansky reached his career milestone, as he clinched the Paris 2024 Paralympics gold. The 41-year-old archer of the USA...

UVA Rower Sky Dahl Races to Paralympic Victory, Qualifies for Gold Medal Final

Sports

1 Sep, 2024

UVA Rower Sky Dahl Races to Paralympic Victory, Qualifies for Gold Medal Final


Skylar Dahl’s eyes were filled with tears as she went to her coach’s office to hand in her jersey and...

Pregnant Paralympic Archer Jodie Grinham Wins Bronze Medal in Paris 2024: A Story of Determination and a 'Support Bubble' in Her Belly

Sports

1 Sep, 2024

Pregnant Paralympic Archer Jodie Grinham Wins Bronze Medal in Paris 2024: A Story of Determination and a 'Support Bubble' in Her Belly


As the sun dropped to the west of the Eiffel Tower, Jodie Grinham shot into history, becoming what is believed...

Paralympian Thomas Young Aims to Outdo Usain Bolt: 'I'm Bulletproof'

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

Paralympian Thomas Young Aims to Outdo Usain Bolt: 'I'm Bulletproof'


Thomas Young vowed to see Usain Bolt and raise him after striking Paralympic gold in Tokyo – now he finally...

Filipino Paralympic Athlete Secures Final Spot in Men's 400m T52, While Teammate Bantiloc Is Ousted in Archery

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

Filipino Paralympic Athlete Secures Final Spot in Men's 400m T52, While Teammate Bantiloc Is Ousted in Archery


The Philippines' hopes for a Paralympic medal in track and field remain alive as Jerrold Mangliwan secured a spot in...

Double the Joy, Double the Drama: Aussie Brothers Face Paralympic Scheduling Nightmare

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

Double the Joy, Double the Drama: Aussie Brothers Face Paralympic Scheduling Nightmare


For the Perris family, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games holds double the significance. Brothers Chad and Kane are both competing...

Kuwait Paralympic Athletes Aim for Glory in Paris 2024

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

Kuwait Paralympic Athletes Aim for Glory in Paris 2024


Since its debut at the 1980 Paralympic Games, the Kuwait Disabled Sports Club has left an indelible mark on the...

Irish Paralympian Kate Kerr-Horan Overcomes Late Mount Change, Hopes to Soar in Paris

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

Irish Paralympian Kate Kerr-Horan Overcomes Late Mount Change, Hopes to Soar in Paris


Wicklow Paralympian Kate Kerr-Horan is apprehensive but hopeful ahead of her second Paralympics as she seeks to overcome a late...

New Brunswick's Paralympic Dream Team: Meet the Athletes Making History in Paris

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

New Brunswick's Paralympic Dream Team: Meet the Athletes Making History in Paris


Five New Brunswick athletes will take to the ultimate stage for Paralympic sport over the next couple of weeks. The...

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Record-Breaking Coverage Reaches Eight Billion People

World

30 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Record-Breaking Coverage Reaches Eight Billion People


The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games are poised to be the most watched in history, with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)...

Record Number of Out LGBTQ+ Athletes Compete at Paris Paralympics: Meet the Stars Going for Gold

Sports

29 Aug, 2024

Record Number of Out LGBTQ+ Athletes Compete at Paris Paralympics: Meet the Stars Going for Gold


After a few weeks of being locked into the Olympics came to a close, many of us were left feeling...

Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron to Be Relit for Paris Paralympic Games

World

28 Aug, 2024

Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron to Be Relit for Paris Paralympic Games


If you missed the relighting of the Vancouver Olympic Cauldron last month, you’ll have a second chance at the end...

Indian Archer Sheetal Devi: The Armless Athlete Shooting for Paralympic Gold

Sports

28 Aug, 2024

Indian Archer Sheetal Devi: The Armless Athlete Shooting for Paralympic Gold


Archer Sheetal Devi picks up her bow, loads an arrow and carefully aims at her target, about 50m (164ft) away,...

Canadian Paralympic Flag Bearers: Meet the Veterans Leading Team Canada in Paris

Sports

28 Aug, 2024

Canadian Paralympic Flag Bearers: Meet the Veterans Leading Team Canada in Paris


A familiar face will help lead the way for the Canadian Paralympic team at Wednesday's opening ceremony. Fergus native Patrick...

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