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SHOCKING: The paralympic games - What They Never Told You

More Canadians are watching the Paralympics. Our research shows why that matters

Nearly 31 million Canadians watched Team Canada compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina earlier this year. With the Paralympics underway, fandom research suggests that millions are expected to tune in again.

The Conversation

'King Arthur' leads French hopes at Paralympic Winter Games

Following a record medal haul at last month's Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, France's para athletes are hoping to replicate this success when the Paralympic Games kick off on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

The Milano Cortina Olympics: how to manage crowds in an eco-friendly way

Beyond questions of athletic performance, the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics raise questions about climate urgency and growing expectations for environmental responsibility at mega sporting events. Aware of the carbon footprint associated with spectator attendance, the organizing committee has implemented measures to encourage spectators to adopt more eco-responsible behaviours during these…

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As the Milan Winter Olympics approach, what are the environmental expectations?

Italy is preparing to host the 25th Winter Olympic Games next month — from Feb. 6 to the 22nd, followed by the Paralympic Games from March 6 to the 15th.

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Wheelchair basketball: what can be learned from a South African athlete’s journey to France

Wheelchair basketball is one of the fastest-growing Para sports in the world. Over 100,000 athletes compete in national and international competitions and at the Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games. In Africa, there are 26 national wheelchair basketball federations.

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Paris's 1924 Silent Games, the first step towards modern deaf sports

Decades before the Paralympic Games were born, the world's first multi-discipline competition for athletes with a disability took place in Paris in the summer of 1924. Reserved for deaf competitors, the International Silent Games were a landmark in sports history and laid the foundations for today's contests.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympics showcase high-tech prosthetics, but for many people with limb loss, access to prostheses looks quite different

The Paralympic Games bring to the forefront the role of technology in facilitating access to professional sports for people with amputations. Images of athletes using so-called running blades make us believe in the triumph of technological advances and the union of humans and technology.

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Why the Paralympics ‘inclusive’ messaging is misleading

As the Paralympic Games come to an end with the closing ceremony, it’s an opportune moment to reflect back on the messaging behind the event. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) promoted the Games as an inclusive event that enhances opportunities for people who experience disability globally.

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Britain finish second in Paralympics medal table with ‘incredible’ 49 golds

Great Britain are celebrating another stellar performance at the Paralympic Games with the same medal total as in Tokyo three years ago but more golds

The Guardian - UK

Duchess Sophie just wore the most stunning floral midi dress and trendy black sunglasses - it's the perfect transitional outfit

The Duchess of Edinburgh wore a dainty floral dress for an appearance at the Paralympic Games in Paris

Woman & Home

EXPLAINED: From Silver to Gold! Why Navdeep Singh's javelin medal was upgraded at Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: Para-athlete Navdeep made history at the Paralympic Games by winning the gold medal in the Men's Javelin throw F41 category. He achieved a personal best distance of 47.32 metres, securing India's seventh gold medal in the French Capital.

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Harvinder Singh wins 5 back-to-back matches in single day to etch name in history books

Harvinder Singh became the first Indian archer to win gold at the Paralympic Games, as he defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the final of the men's individual recurve open class at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. It was India's fourth gold at the ongoing Paris Games.

The Times of India

Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu powers through injury to lift Paralympic silver

Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes…

France 24

After being wowed by Olympic athletes in Paris, it’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits

The Paris Olympics have been and gone but memories of the athletes’ achievements will live on, from Mondo Duplantis breaking his own pole vault world record for the ninth time, to Sifan Hassan winning gold in women’s marathon after winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000m on the track earlier…

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Golden glory for French para-triathletes despite delays over Seine water quality

Triathlon events at the Paralympic Games finally got the green light Monday after water quality issues, and home favorite Alexis Hanquinquant seized his chance to defend his title and claim one of France’s four gold medals of the day.

The Guardian - UK

Transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo fails to reach 400m final on Paralympic debut

The Italian transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo was emotionally overwhelmed after missing out on the final of the women’s T12 400m

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara finishes 11th, Sidhartha Babu ends 28th in qualifications

NEW DELHI: At the Paralympic Games in Chateauroux on Sunday, Indian shooters Avani Lekhara placed 11th and Sidhartha Babu placed 28th, respectively, and were not able to advance to the final of the mixed 10m air rifle prone (SH1) event.

France 24

British archer Jodie Grinham makes history by winning bronze while seven months pregnant

Jodie Grinham had already made history by being the first openly pregnant athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games. On Saturday night, the British archer secured her place in posterity by winning bronze at the women’s individual compound bow finals, edging out fellow Briton Phoebe Paterson Pine by one point…

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Swaroop Unhalkar finishes 14th in men's 10m air rifle standing qualification at Paralympics

Indian shooter Swaroop Unhalkar finished 14th in the men's 10m air rifle standing (SH1) qualification round at the Paralympic Games, failing to make it to the eight-player final on Saturday. Unhalkar, 38, who narrowly missed a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, scored an aggregate of 613.4 points in an…

The Independent UK

A Ukrainian Paralympian left the warfront to compete in Paris. His mind is on his platoon in 'hell'

For Ukrainian volleyball player and infantry officer Dmytro Melnyk, coming to Paris to compete at the Paralympic Games has come at a cost

The Guardian - US

Gia Pergolini retains 100m backstroke title for USA’s first gold of Paralympics

Gia Pergolini earned Team USA’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games in the women’s 100m backstroke S13 with a time of 1:04.93

Cycling Weekly

How the 2024 Paralympics ensure fairness: a guide to the paracycling classification system

"Sports allow us all to explore our abilities, and the Paralympic Games are the epitome of this," writes 4-time Paralympic medalist Dr. Meg Fisher

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Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

The Paralympic Games, now a major global event, has a history rooted in rehabilitation.

The Guardian - UK

Poppy Maskill earns ParalympicsGB’s first Paris gold with world-record swim

Britain’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games went to a teenager as Poppy Maskill cleared the field in the S14 100m women’s butterfly