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Sir Sadiq Khan says London could ‘knock it out of the park’ as an Olympic host

Khan believes London could “knock it out of the park” as an Olympic and Paralympic Games host.

The Independent UK

Paris police chief backs keeping AI surveillance in place post-Olympics

The head of the Paris police, Laurent Nuñez, has said he is in favour of extending the use of controversial AI-powered video surveillance trialled during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The system showed promising results, according to law enforcement, but has drawn criticism from rights groups over potential abuse of…

Radio France Internationale

'Tu suicide kar le': Paralympics champion Navdeep Singh reveals heart-wrenching past

NEW DELHI: Navdeep Singh, the Paralympics gold medalist, shared a powerful story of resilience and triumph at the Paris Games. Initially securing a silver medal, Navdeep’s achievement was later upgraded to gold, marking a historic milestone in his athletic career. His remarkable performance in the men's javelin F41 final at…

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France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics

The curtain will come down on the Paris’ feel-good summer with a grand parade of French athletes on the Champs Elysées as the country throws one last party to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Independent UK

19 things you didn't know about Paralympic cycling champion Oksana Masters

Team USA Paralympian Oksana Masters is a seven-time Paralympian across both summer and winter Paralympic Games. She is now a 19-time Paralympic medalist after competing at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Cycling Weekly

French organisers revel in success of 'benchmark' Paris Paralympics

French organisers and sports chiefs were on Monday basking in the praise for a Paralympic Games hailed as the new benchmark for future events.

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Swiss dominate wheelchair marathon

The final day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games saw Switzerland claim gold in both wheelchair marathons.

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games finish with sound and light spectacular

The 17th Paralympic Games ended on Sunday night with a spectacular son-et-lumière flourish in front of thousands of Paralympians as well as 65,000 spectators at a rain-soaked Stade de France in Saint Denis.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Conversation

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

Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics? Australia will host in 2032 in…

The Conversation

Turkey's band of sisters win third straight goalball title at Paris Paralympics

Turkey claimed the women's goalball crown for a third consecutive Paralympic Games on Thursday night following their 8-3 victory over Israel at the South Paris Arena.

Radio France Internationale

OPINION - Britain is soaring at these Paralympic Games — and this is why

It’s been an incredible Paralympic Games and I’ve loved watching all of the action whether it be on the track, on the court, in the water or the arena.

Evening Standard

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Five things we learned on Day 7 - Correspondence course

One for the thinkers this. Men's race 28.3km. Women's race 14.2km. The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris have been predicated on inclusiveness and sustainability. But do we want such divisiveness even now?

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Paris is adding another page to Paralympic history but what will its legacy be?

A record 4,400 athletes from more than 160 countries are competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with 549 medal events across 22 sports.

Woman & Home

Queen Letizia’s straight-leg jeans and comfy trainers are a timeless style pairing we always find ourselves coming back to

Queen Letizia wore the smart-casual outfit of dreams at the 2024 Paralympic Games and showcased how chic jeans and trainers can be

The Conversation

What a ‘forgotten’ Torres Strait Island Paralympian teaches us about representation, achievement and history

The full significance of Harry Mosby’s silver-medal win in the men’s discus at the 1976 Paralympic Games in Canada was unrecognised for 45 years: Paralympics Australia thought he was a Western Australian.

France 24

Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after 2024 Paris Games

Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings it has been decorated with since June until after the ongoing Paralympic Games, mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday, without specifying for how long.

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Chinese teenagers claim para table tennis doubles crown

Absent since the 1976 Paralympic Games in Toronto, para table tennis doubles was reintroduced into the 2024 schedule and on Friday night, rather like in the sport's Olympic incarnation, China was among the golds.

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

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara wins air rifle gold, Mona Agarwal gets bronze in dramatic finish

NEW DELHI: Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian to win successive Paralympic gold medals with a record-shattering performance in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event, joined by bronze-winner Mona Agarwal, marking a historic double for India. Avani shot a superb 249.7, breaking her own Paralympic record of 249.6…

The Conversation

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 Conversation

The Paralympics can be an economic boon for host cities – and leave a unique legacy

The mega-event glow continues in Paris, with the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games now well underway. Some 4,400 athletes will take to the world stage to compete across 22 different sports.

The Guardian - AU

Paralympic Games: Australians in action on day two in Paris

Full schedule of Australia’s hopes on the second day at Paris 2024 including para athletics, swimming and wheelchair basketball

France 24

Paralympics ‘have a special place in our hearts’, Australia’s governor-general tells FRANCE 24

Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games…

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