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Giraldo wins Americas Paralympic Committee Athlete of the Month

By Alex Bell

Colombian swimmer Daniel Giraldo has won the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) Athlete of the Month award for December.

Tokyo 2020 make changes to Olympic and Paralympic triathlon courses

By Nancy Gillen

Tokyo 2020 have confirmed changes to both the Olympic and Paralympic men and women's individual triathlon course.

Bertagnolli completes hat-trick at World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup

By Mike Rowbottom

Italy's double Paralympic gold medallist Giacomo Bertagnolli completed a hat-trick of wins on the third and final day of slalom racing, at the World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Prato Nevoso.

World Para Powerlifting launch Dartfish TV educational channel

By Nancy Gillen

World Para Powerlifting has launched a Dartfish TV educational channel, as part of its ongoing commitment to support athlete development and officiating proficiency.

Russia shine again on day one of biathlon at World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup

By Daniel Etchells

Russia won three gold medals in the sprint biathlon events held today at the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Altenberg and Dresden.

Double joy for Bertagnolli at World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Prato Nevoso

By Alex Bell

It was another great day for Italy's double Paralympic gold medallist Giacomo Bertagnolli, at the World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Prato Nevoso.

Düsseldorf 2022 Invictus Games a perfect fit for Prince Harry

By Alex Bell

Prince Harry has confirmed that the sixth edition of the 2022 Invictus Games will take place in German city Düsseldorf.

Main steps down as IWRF chief executive and secretary general

By Dan Palmer

Eron Main has announced he is stepping down as chief executive and secretary general of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF).

Russia dominate day four of World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Germany

By Daniel Etchells

Russia won three of the six short-distance cross-country events, as action continued today at the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Altenberg and Dresden.

Three former Paralympians join Canadian support team for Tokyo 2020

By Nancy Gillen

Josh Vander Vies, Karolina Wisniewska and Shacarra Orr will be at this year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo in support roles for Canada.

Bertagnolli enjoys home victory at World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup

By Dan Palmer

Italy's double Paralympic gold medallist Giacomo Bertagnolli tasted home victory on day one of the World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Prato Nevoso.

Double Paralympic medallist Barry retires from athletics

By Dan Palmer

Ireland's double Paralympic medallist Orla Barry has announced her retirement from athletics.

Prato Nevoso to host second leg of Para Alpine Skiing World Cup season

By Dan Palmer

The second leg of the 2020 World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup season begins in Prato Nevoso tomorrow.

Two goalballers among IPC Athlete of the Month nominations for December

By Daniel Etchells

Japan's Haruka Wakasugi and China's Mingyuan Yang are among the five nominations for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Allianz Athlete of the Month for December 2019, following their performances at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships in Chiba.

Russia win two sprint golds at Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Germany

By Dan Palmer

Russia took home two gold medals on day three of cross-country at the Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Altenberg and Dresden.

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At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.

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