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On the tools and on TV: Dame Sophie Pascoe finds her next lane

As she prepares to front Sky's Commonwealth Games coverage, Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up on home renos, sports governance and confronting the reality of her disability

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Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59

The sporting world mourns the Bologna-born CART champion and Paralympic gold medallist, who passed away on May 1 nearly six years after a terrible crash while taking part in a handbike relay

Autosport

More countries, bigger audience but controversy lingered in Milano Cortina

Russia’s involvement meant politics could not be avoided at a Winter Paralympics more competitive than ever

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Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

UK Sport will up their performance target for the Winter Paralympics after Great Britain returned from the Milano-Cortina Games with just one medal

The Guardian - UK

Great haul of China: how table-topping nation rose to be a Winter Paralympic power

Their sporting dominance is all the more striking after winning a solitary medal eight years ago but no country can match them now

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Ribera wins Brazil’s first-ever Paralympic medal while Russia claim second gold

Cristian Westemaier Ribera followed in the footsteps of compatriot Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who won Brazil’s first Olympic medal last month, with an historic first Paralympic medal for the nation

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Tears and drama amid snowboard cross chaos at Winter Paralympics

Emanuel Perathoner and Cécile Hernandez keep their calm to win gold on an incident-packed day at San Zan

The Guardian - UK

Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over flag-flying Russians

Seven countries and the British government will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest at the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Guardian - UK

Winter Paralympics walks tightrope as Russia’s inclusion risks ceremony boycott

The IPC’s Andrew Parsons tries to ease growing tension as Ukrainian president calls the decision ‘dirty’

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EU Commission boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

Euronews

Viral Video Shows What’s In Canada’s Olympic Swag Bag And Everyone’s Losing It

“Lululemon went above and beyond.”

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A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces

In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometown

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Aussie skier claims Para breakthrough in downhill

Australian para skier Josh Hanlon has claimed a podium finish in the sitting downhill at the Para World Cup as he vies for his second Paralympic appearance.

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Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life

As Milan prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the city’s Catholic archdiocese launched a multi-year program that uses sport to promote values such as inclusion and solidarity among children and adolescents

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Snowboarder hopes to become first with MND to compete in Winter Paralympics

Davy Zyw hopes to take part in the Milan-Cortina Games in 2026.

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Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

A champion Paralympian has hailed the inclusive approach of the 2032 Games, while anxieties persist about the home city's infrastructure needs.

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Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games will be lit at Ancient Olympia, continuing a tradition that uses the sun’s rays to symbolize continuity with the original Greek competitions

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Paralympic gold-medal winning cyclist dies, aged 28

Paige Greco, who won Australia's first gold medal at the Paralympics in 2021, has died at the age of 28 after a 'sudden medical episode', authorities say.

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Paralympics' Vote To Lift Russian Suspension 'Bold Step' As Conflict Rages: Ex-IOC Executive

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold step" but "many will argue it is premature" while the conflict continues, a former IOC executive told AFP. The vote at the IPC's general assembly in Seoul on Saturday was a close-run thing…

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First gold for Australia at para athletics worlds

James Turner has claimed Australia's first gold medal at the world para athletics championships in Delhi.

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International Paralympic Committee lifts the partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus

The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus

Euronews

Asian Paralympic leaders gather in Astana to map out future of parasport

The Asian Paralympic Committee met in Kazakhstan for the first time, setting new goals for parasport and honouring athletes at the Asian Awards 2025.

Euronews

Kazakhstan hosts Virtus World Basketball Championships as athletes push for Paralympic inclusion

Kazakhstan became the first Asian country to host the Virtus World Basketball Championships for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Held in Astana, the tournament brought together teams from 11 countries.

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Adapt, overcome, excel: five para-cyclists' incredible journeys

What does it take to overcome disability – and go on to become a champion

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