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Northern Ireland Olympic Heroes to Be Honored at SSE Arena: A Celebration Event is in the Works

World

16 Sep, 2024

Northern Ireland Olympic Heroes to Be Honored at SSE Arena: A Celebration Event is in the Works


Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be celebrated at a special event at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Communities...

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...

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...

Google Doodle Celebrates Para Equestrian Events at Paris Paralympics 2024

Technology

7 Sep, 2024

Google Doodle Celebrates Para Equestrian Events at Paris Paralympics 2024


Google has celebrated almost every single event at the Paris Olympics 2024 and it is following the same tradition with...

Prince Edward's View of the Paris Paralympics Was Blocked by a Tall Spectator

World

6 Sep, 2024

Prince Edward's View of the Paris Paralympics Was Blocked by a Tall Spectator


The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's return to their royal duties is off to an exciting start. After spending time...

LA28 Paralympic Handover: Anderson .Paak, Ali Stroker to Headline Closing Ceremony in Paris

Entertainment

5 Sep, 2024

LA28 Paralympic Handover: Anderson .Paak, Ali Stroker to Headline Closing Ceremony in Paris


Details have been confirmed for the Paralympics handover celebration during Sunday’s closing ceremony in Paris. The event, which will mark...

Dame Sarah Storey Wins 18th Paralympic Gold, But Calls Out 'Appalling' Short Course Distance

World

4 Sep, 2024

Dame Sarah Storey Wins 18th Paralympic Gold, But Calls Out 'Appalling' Short Course Distance


Dame Sarah Storey continued her historic pursuit of gold upon gold on Wednesday morning, claiming her 18th Paralympic victory over...

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...

Wheelchair Tennis at Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates the Thrilling Sport

Technology

3 Sep, 2024

Wheelchair Tennis at Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates the Thrilling Sport


With the start of the Paris Paralympics 2024, enthusiasm and expectation are growing continuously for the international display of athletic...

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...

Australian Boccia Team Makes History With Double Silver at Paris Paralympics

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Australian Boccia Team Makes History With Double Silver at Paris Paralympics


On a historic night at South Paris Arena, NSW Institute of Sport athletes Daniel Michel and Jamieson Leeson, along with...

Paralympic Champion Ellie Challis: From Meningitis Survivor to Gold Medalist

Sports

2 Sep, 2024

Paralympic Champion Ellie Challis: From Meningitis Survivor to Gold Medalist


Quadruple amputee swimmer Ellie Challis celebrated “the most incredible day ever” after claiming Paralympic gold in Paris. The 20-year-old, who...

Paralympian Orla Comerford Ready to Run for Ireland in Paris: Coach Sees Raheny Flags at Dublin Airport

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

Paralympian Orla Comerford Ready to Run for Ireland in Paris: Coach Sees Raheny Flags at Dublin Airport


Paralympian Orla Comerford, a member of Raheny Shamrocks, is gearing up to represent Ireland in the T13 100-meter race at...

From Soccer Star to Paralympic Champion: Courtney Ryan's Inspiring Journey to Paris

Sports

29 Aug, 2024

From Soccer Star to Paralympic Champion: Courtney Ryan's Inspiring Journey to Paris


Courtney Ryan's athletic journey is a rare and remarkable one.  She has competed at the highest levels in two very...

Scottish Swimmer Toni Shaw's Path to Paralympic Glory: A Look Back at Her Journey to Paris

Sports

29 Aug, 2024

Scottish Swimmer Toni Shaw's Path to Paralympic Glory: A Look Back at Her Journey to Paris


Scottish swimmer Toni Shaw hopes the home comforts she enjoyed in the build-up to the Paralympic Games will enhance her...

West Ham Star Welcomes Lifelong Fan Andy Lapthorne: Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris

World

28 Aug, 2024

West Ham Star Welcomes Lifelong Fan Andy Lapthorne: Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris


The passion for West Ham United runs deep in the veins of Andy Lapthorne, Great Britain’s number one wheelchair tennis...

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,...

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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