President of SUDS Geoff Smedley dies from coronavirus
The President of the Sports Union for Athletes with Down Syndrome (SUDS) Geoff Smedley has died from coronavirus.
Paralympics
US Paralympic Ski and Snowboard team fundraiser cancelled
A fundraising event for the United States Paralympic Ski and Snowboard team has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
Paralympian Daybell joins UK National Health Service in fight against coronavirus
Two-time Paralympian Kim Daybell, who represented Britain at table tennis, has joined the country's National Health Service to help patients with coronavirus.
WheelPower release adaptive yoga videos for home exercise
British wheelchair sport organisation WheelPower have released adaptive yoga videos encouraging wheelchair users to exercise at home.
Indonesia Paralympic Committee returns funds to fight COVID-19
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Indonesia has returned its surplus funding to the nation's Government in a bid to help with the relief from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jon Bon Jovi charity single for Invictus Games Foundation released
Jon Bon Jovi's charity single for the Invictus Games Foundation entitled 'Unbroken' has been released.
World Para Athletics European Championships postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
The World Para Athletics European Championships in Bydgoszcz in Poland have been postponed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IPC says Para sport Championships willing to be flexible to find dates for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will work with Para sport Championships impacted by potential date clashes with a rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next year.
Hangzhou 2022 reveal slogan and logo for Asian Para Games
Hangzhou 2022 has announced “Hearts Meet, Dreams Shine” as the slogan for the Asian Para Games, while unveiling the emblem for the event.
IWAS President vows to help ensure postponed Paralympics are a "tremendous success"
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) President Rudi van den Abbeele has backed the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and said the body would work hard to ensure the rescheduled event is a success.
Wheelchair Rugby Australia postpone National Championship due to coronavirus
Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA) has postponed its National Championship in Gold Coast because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Irish sprinter Smyth says ambitions not affected by postponement of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth says his goal of claiming a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics is not affected by the postponement of the Games until 2021.
Former Paralympian Shepherd appointed as ParaBowling chairman
Former Paralympian and world wheelchair basketball champion Mark E. Shepherd has been appointed as the ParaBowling chairman.
IBSA President expresses support for decision to postpone Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) President Jannie Hammershoi has expressed her support for the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
IWRF to evaluate international calendar for 2021 after Tokyo 2020 postponement
International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) President Richard Allcroft has said the world governing body will evaluate the impact of the postponement of this year’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo on its international calendar for 2021.
