Paralympic star Jamie McCowan calls time on his 17-year international career Jamie told how his sporting career has been an "amazing experience" and has thanked his family for all their support. Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023
Delta’s NBCU Olympic Sponsorship Takes Off With ‘Top Chef’ Paris Integration Viewers get to see chefs cooking with Olympic, Paralympic athletes under the Eiffel Tower Multichannel News · Jun 2, 2023
Pramod Bhagat clinches two gold medals and one bronze in Bahrain Para-Badminton International NEW DELHI: Pramod Bhagat, the Paralympic champion, showcased his exceptional skills at the Bahrain Para-Badminton International in Manama on Tuesday, securing two gold medals in different categories. The Times of India · May 23, 2023
The day after Paralympic swimmer Katja Dedekind broke a world record, endometriosis left her bedridden Katja Dedekind had her first period at nine years old and has struggled with chronic pain ever since, due to endometriosis. She doesn't want others suffering in silence like she did. ABC News · May 6, 2023
Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding. WEKU · Apr 24, 2023
Paralympics Centre of Excellence 'shovel ready', but federal government yet to see funding proposal A funding stoush is brewing over Brisbane's Paralympic Centre of Excellence with the federal government yet to see a pitch, while other stakeholders say the project is "shovel ready". ABC News · Apr 23, 2023
Paralympian Christie Dawes powers through hypothermia to come sixth in 2023 Boston Marathon The two-time Paralympic silver medallist from Newcastle says the race was one of her toughest ever, after facing down inclement weather, dangerous conditions and an unfortunate encounter with roadkill. ABC News · Apr 19, 2023
Paralympics chief hails unity on ban of Russian and Belarusian competitors International Paralympics Committee (IPC) supremo Andrew Parsons hailed the solidarity of his organisation over the ban imposed on Russian and Belarusian competitors in international para events following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022. Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2023
Paralympian Karni Liddell fears severely disabled swimmers are being edged out of the Games A former captain of the Australian Paralympic swimming team says an athlete like her probably wouldn't make the squad today, because swimmers with milder impairments are getting opportunities ahead of those with severe disabilities. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
The Paralympic classification system is unjust. It's time for an urgent overhaul As the Paralympics has grown more popular, it has strayed from its fundamental purpose. Changes are needed to restore fairness for athletes with disability, dual Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Peter Brooks writes. ABC News · Apr 4, 2023
Paralympic athletes and officials call for action on cheating and intentional misrepresentation Paralympic athletes and high-ranking officials express alarm at what they say is widespread and growing cheating, calling for urgent action to salvage the credibility of the Games – one of the world's most-watched sporting events. ABC News · Apr 3, 2023
Paralympics in crisis as international and Australian athletes game the system Former athletes and officials tell Four Corners the system of Paralympic classification is flawed and easily manipulated. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
Parole board rejects Oscar Pistorius’ plea for early release South Africa's prison authorities have denied Paralympics ex-star Oscar Pistorius, ruling that he must serve at least another 18 months before becoming The New Daily · Apr 2, 2023
Oscar Pistorius makes bid for freedom a decade after killing girlfriend Former paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been denied bail as he made a bid for freedom a decade after killing his girfriend Reeva Steenkamp. South The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023 How Oscar Pistorius went from Olympic and Paralympic icon to world's most famous murderer Oscar Pistorius, who has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, once inspired millions but is now behind bars
Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2023 'Blade Runner' Pistorius denied parole PRETORIA: South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was refused parole on Friday after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers and authorities said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023 Oscar Pistorius denied parole over killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Former Paralympic and Olympic star was automatically eligible for parole consideration after serving half his sentence
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023 Oscar Pistorius denied parole from prison decade after murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp Former Paralympic runner applied to be freed in defiance of wishes of victim’s family
Reuters · Mar 31, 2023 Oscar Pistorius: from 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was denied parole on Friday after he sought early release from prison where he is serving a 13-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023 Oscar Pistorius pleads with South Africa parole board to set him free Former South Africa Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, will ask a parole board to release him
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023 Oscar Pistorius could be freed from prison by parole board decade after murdering girlfriend Former Paralympic runner has applied for parole 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Reuters · Mar 31, 2023 S.African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius denied parole a decade after killing girlfriend Former South Africa Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said on Friday.
Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023 Jason Smyth announces his retirement after glittering career Paralympic gold medal winner brings curtain down on his career after 17-year unbeaten record
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2023 Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth calls time on his monumental career Smyth saved the best until last, winning the 100m in Tokyo against Algeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani, the fastest qualifier for the final, by .01 of a second
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 Ashley Facey eyes Paralympic table tennis glory after ditching saddle for paddle The 28-year-old Team GB player had a crack at cycling before returning to his first love.