Schedule announced for Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition
Organisers have announced the schedule for the Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition following the completion of the draw for the event.
Paralympics
Spanish Para Badminton International offers last qualifying chance for sport’s Paralympic debut in Tokyo
The Spanish Para Badminton International, the final qualifying event for Tokyo 2020, where the sport makes its Paralympic debut, gets underway in Cartagena tomorrow.
World ParaVolley sounds call for Guttmann Games submissions of interest
World ParaVolley wants prospective players interested in taking part in the beach event at the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Guttmann Games later this year to let them know.
APC and IPC singing Santiago 2023's praises after third Parapan American Games Coordination Commission meeting
Santiago 2023's "continued progress" in regard to preparations for the Parapan American Games has drawn praise from the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC).
Tokyo 2020 to stage Para athletics test event at spectator-less Olympic Stadium
Para athletics is set to take centre stage at the National Stadium in Tokyo as preparations continue for the rescheduled Paralympic Games.
Australia to stage condensed National Wheelchair Basketball League as part of Tokyo 2020 preparation
Basketball Australia has announced a condensed men’s National Wheelchair Basketball League (NWBL) with regular season matches set to be held in four cities in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Top-ranked Brazil and Lithuania to meet in goalball group stages at Tokyo 2020
Rio 2016 gold medallists Lithuania are set to face world champions Brazil in the men’s goalball group stages at Tokyo 2020 after the tournament draw was made today.
Britain's Bush and Munro qualify for taekwondo's Paralympic debut along with four Azeris
Azerbaijan and Britain dominated the European taekwondo qualifier for the sport's Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020, sharing the six available berths between them.
Brown and Bosco earn victories as UCI Para-cycling World Cup in Ostend concludes
The United States' Clara Brown and Samantha Bosco earned road race wins on the final day of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Para-cycling World Cup in Ostend.
IPC and Samsung seeking four vloggers to create content at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Samsung have launched an online competition to select four vloggers to share unique stories of breaking barriers at Tokyo 2020.
Countries invited to register interest in IWAS World Games and Guttmann Games
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) has invited countries to register their interest in the IWAS World Games and IWAS Guttmann Games, which will take place together as a festival of sport in Portugal from October 9 to 12.
Celen enjoys home success at UCI Para-cycling World Cup in Ostend
Belgium’s Tim Celen earned home success in the men’s T2 road race at the International Cycling Union Para-cycling World Cup in Ostend.
World Para Powerlifting and Proud Paralympian launch new webinar series
World Para Powerlifting and the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) athlete education programme Proud Paralympian are collaborating on a series of free webinars for athletes' off-the-field development.
Iran top World Para Powerlifting World Cup after three golds on last day in Thailand
Three golds on the final day of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok saw Iran overtake the hosts to finish top of the medal table, although Thailand, in what was their first home World Cup, won the team trophy by a single point.
Turkey challenges Thai hosts for lead in World Para Powerlifting World Cup as Iran’s Rostami sets world record
Hosts Thailand maintained a narrow overall lead in their first home World Para Powerlifting World Cup after a second day of competition in Bangkok highlighted by a world record from Iran’s Roohallah Rostami.
