Paralympics New Zealand launch search for Tokyo 2020 Chef de Mission
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) has begun its search for a Chef de Mission to lead its team at Tokyo 2020.
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Ticket scalping laws come into effect in Japan ahead of Tokyo 2020
Anyone found guilty of ticket scalping faces up to a year in prison after legislation prohibiting ticket resales came into force in Japan.
International Paralympic Committee discuss improved coverage plans for Tokyo 2020 with Channel 4
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) hosted a meeting with British television network Channel 4 to discuss plans for improved coverage.
IPC holds workshops in Los Angeles and New York City as preparations begin for 2028 Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has kick-started preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics by holding workshops with the Organising Committee and stakeholders.
IPC agree deal with Reddentes Sports for 2020 Paralympics broadcast rights in Asia
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have agreed a deal for Reddentes Sports to distribute broadcast rights in Asia for events up to and including Tokyo 2020.
Tasmania increase financial support for Paralympics Australia ahead of Tokyo 2020
The Tasmanian Government has raised its funding to the 2020 Australian team to AUD$30,000 ($20,000/€18,500/£16,500), Paralympics Australia has announced.
Tokyo high school students to make wooden clubs for use in 2020 Paralympic events
Students at a Tokyo school will manufacture wooden clubs to be used in next summer's Paralympics.
Agitos Foundation targeting programmes helping refugees before Tokyo 2020
The Agitos Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has made €650,000 (£575,000/$725.000) available for Para sport projects in the latest edition of their Grant Support Programme (GSP).
ParalympicsGB appoint key medical staff for Tokyo 2020
ParalympicsGB have confirmed their core sports science and sports medicine team for Tokyo 2020 - with a key role for Dr Tom Paulson, the English Institute of Sport’s head of Paralympic performance support.
Brazil's multiple Paralympic swimming champion Dias gets manga-style prosthetic for Tokyo 2020
Brazil’s 14-time Paralympic swimming gold medallist Daniel Dias will compete at Tokyo 2020 in fitting Japanese style.
Paralympic medallist Jawad turns down treatment in bid for Tokyo 2020 qualification
British powerlifter Ali Jawad has turned down treatment for Crohn's disease to boost his chances of qualifying for next year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Paris 2024 participates in DuoDay initiative to promote more inclusive future
Paris 2024 welcomed 20 people with disabilities to work in collaboration with their staff as part of the DuoDay initiative.
Tokyo 2020 establishes partnership with Agitos Foundation and Japanese Paralympic Committee
Tokyo 2020 has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agitos Foundation and the Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC), under which the three organisations will cooperate with the aim of developing human resources and expertise in the field of Paralympic sports.
Indian shooter Narwal targets junior and senior records before Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
India’s outstanding 17-year-old shooting talent Manish Narwal, who is targeting the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, wants to have junior and senior records to his name by next year.
Toomey appointed Ireland's Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Denis Toomey has been appointed Ireland’s Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
