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Ukraine accuses IPC of ‘systemic pressure’ and pro-Russian bias at Winter Paralympics

Team Ukraine have launched a stinging attack on the International Paralympic Committee and Winter Paralympics organisers, claiming they have been under ‘systemic pressure’ to reduce their presence at the Games

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

Why are countries boycotting the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony?

A number of nations have decided to boycott Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed athletes from Ukraine, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland will all stay away from the ceremony. The decision to boycott comes after the IPC confirmed six…

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Government joins boycott of Winter Paralympics ceremonies in protest of Russia return

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete under their own flags for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 5

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.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024

Paris Paralympics make powerful start in journey from discord to concord

The head of the International Paralympic Committee called for a ‘revolution of inclusion’ in moving opening ceremony

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

‘Differently abled’: new Paris exhibition reveals how attitudes to paralympic sport have changed

Soon after the closing of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Channel 4 began promoting its Paralympic coverage with the strapline: “Thanks for the warm-up”. It followed up with its biggest ever marketing campaign, “Meet the Superhumans”, that garnered critical acclaim.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

Largest Refugee Team To Compete At Paris Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Tuesday unveiled a nine-member refugee team for the upcoming Games in Paris.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024

PCI forced to surrender Tokyo Paralympics hero Singhraj Adhana's Paris quota due to change in IPC rules

NEW DELHI: Double Paralympic medallist shooter Singhraj Adhana will not be part of the Indian contingent for the Paris Paralympic Games due to changes in competition rules implemented by the International Paralympic Committee after the 2021 Tokyo edition.

The Times of India · May 29, 2024

Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Now Can’t Find Job After Serving Prison Time For Girlfriend’s Homicide

Sources revealed that Oscar Pistorius has completely changed: "He’s not friendly, not outgoing," one said. " ... He’s just a shadow of what he once was." The post Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Now Can’t Find Job After Serving Prison Time For Girlfriend’s Homicide first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Apr 12, 2024

2024 Paris Paralympics: City marks one-year countdown to start of games

Olympic fever is growing in the French capital. Paris will host the 17th edition of the Paralympic games for the first time from August 28 to September 8, 2024, just 17 days after the Olympics's closing ceremony. FRANCE 24's James Vasina talks to Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic…

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023