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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...

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....

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 Debut: Irish Athlete Shauna Bocquet Qualifies for 5000m Final

World

31 Aug, 2024

Paralympic Debut: Irish Athlete Shauna Bocquet Qualifies for 5000m Final


Team Ireland’s Para athletics campaign got underway on Friday morning with Shauna Bocquet making her Paralympic debut in the Women’s...

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...

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...

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India's Historic Medal Haul - 19 Medals, Record Broken!

Sports

29 Aug, 2024

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India's Historic Medal Haul - 19 Medals, Record Broken!


The Tokyo Paralympics 2020 saw the Indian contingent breaking multiple records and reaching milestone achievements. There were 54 athletes representing...

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...

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...

Ellen Keane's Farewell Dive: Paralympic Champion Says Goodbye in Paris

Sports

27 Aug, 2024

Ellen Keane's Farewell Dive: Paralympic Champion Says Goodbye in Paris


Just a couple more lengths, just a few more days, Ellen Keane can see the end now. How those last...

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