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‘Obstacle course’ for the disabled: Can Paris transport be made accessible in time for the Olympics?

The Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are accelerating plans to improve disabled access in and around the French capital, according to organisers. But plans for the Paris public transport network have sparked concern that the temporary improvements imagined for the games are a “missed opportunity” for lasting change.

France 24

Amputating Alice review – a surprisingly jaunty look at an extremely likable Paralympian

There are puns and dry humour aplenty in this inspiring documentary about Paralympic gold medallist Alice Tai – and her journey from elective leg surgery to the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Guardian - UK

Paralympic legend Jody Cundy swaps track for tango as he signs up for Strictly Come Dancing

The five-time Paralympic gold medallist will be treading a different kind of boards later this year

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ParalympicsGB seeks activist footing to help aid progress for disabled people

Progress has stalled for disabled people in British society, said the chief executive of ParalympicsGB, Dave Clarke

The Guardian - UK

Kadeena Cox says slow pace of move towards equality in sport ‘frustrating’

Cox will be looking to win medals in two sports at next year’s Paralympics in Paris.

The Independent UK

Indian para-athletes record best-ever finish at World Championship, earn 17 quota places for Paris Games

India's best-ever show at World Para Athletics Championships w/ 10 medals & 17 quota places for 2024 Paralympics. Sumit Antil won gold & world record, Ajeet Singh & Rinku Hooda 1-2 in javelin, Sachin Khilari gold in shot put, Nishad Kumar silver & Asian record in high jump.

The Hindu

Brisbane Olympics drone show cancelled after hundreds fall into Melbourne river during Matildas display

Event marking nine years until Olympics and Paralympics stopped after 350 drones fell into Yarra River on Friday

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Little wins Australia's fifth medal at Para worlds

Rosemary Little has added to her Paralympic bronze at the London Games and 2013 world championships medal haul with bronze at the global meet in Paris.

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Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won India's 8th Paralympic quota with gold in shot put F46 event at World Championships in Paris. Sumit Antil set a world record in F64 javelin throw with 70.83m.

The Hindu

I was pushed to the limit on Celebrity SAS - now I want to become world champion again

Jonathan Broom-Edwards is the reigning Paralympic and world T44 high jump champion and is hoping to defend the latter title at this month's World Para Athletics Championships

Daily Mirror

Ellie Simmonds' birth mum realised who she was when she watched her win Paralympic gold

Ellie Simmonds journey of connecting with her birth mum after 28 years is documented in an ITV show tonight.

Daily Record

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar trains his sights on Paris 2024 qualification

Krishna Nagar created history by becoming only the second player from India to win Paralympic gold in the racquet sport after Pramod Bhagat in Tokyo. The 4’5” Nagar trained under coach Yadvendra Singh, and his journey as a para-athlete began with two gold medals (in both singles and doubles) at…

The Hindu

Ellie Simmonds 'understands' birth mum's heartbreaking response to her disability

Paralympic swimming star Ellie Simmonds has been reunited with her birth mother after revealing she was adopted at three months old

Daily Mirror

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.

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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

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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.

WEKU

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.

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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".

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

Dame Sophie's despair leads to life-changing mindset

Paralympic legend Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals her struggle with depression, her identity crisis and how her new outlook has changed her life for the better, in a candid and emotional interview with Angela Walker.

ABC News

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

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

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

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.

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