Paralympic Flame ceremony planned for site of Sagamihara massacre
A care facility for people with mental disabilities in Sagamihara, where one of Japan's worst massacres took place, is expected to host a Paralympic Flame lighting event.
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Nigeria end Manchester Para Powerlifting World Cup with 10 gold medals
Uzbekistan won the final gold medal of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester through victory in the mixed team event, while Folashade Olywafemiayo set a new world record as Nigeria also ended the tournament strongly.
Sport psychologist to help Jamaican athletes cope with challenges at Tokyo 2020
The Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) is leaning on a sport psychologist to provide "good vibes" and create a united approach to overcome COVID-19 challenges during this year's rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Hamar awarded 2022 European 10-metre Championships
Hamar in Norway has been awarded the 2022 European 10-metre Championships, the first edition of the event to be jointly organised by World Shooting Para Sport and the European Shooting Confederation (ESC).
Celebration Project recognises 39 New Zealand Paralympians in Christchurch
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) held its final community event as part of its Celebration Project - which recognised 39 athletes in Christchurch with less than six months to go until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Nigeria, Uzbekistan and Georgia claim gold on penultimate day of World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Nigeria, Uzbekistan and Georgia all claimed gold on the penultimate day of competition at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester in the United Kingdom.
European wheelchair basketball to return with Champions Cup
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Europe has confirmed club competition is set to return with the Champions Cup from April 30 to May 2.
IPC says 62 per cent of Tokyo 2020 berths have been awarded
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) says 62 per cent of places at Tokyo 2020 have been awarded so far, but admits it may need to make further changes to qualification criteria if competitions are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BISFed cancels Póvoa World Open to leave no events scheduled before Paralympics
The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) has cancelled the Póvoa World Open because of the coronavirus crisis.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic quota places claimed at Americas archery qualifier
Lisa Coryell secured a Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games quota place for the United States with victory in the women's W1 category at the Pan and Parapan Archery Championships in Mexico.
Nigeria continue to dominate at World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester
Nigeria maintained their strong start to the World Para Powerlifting World Cup by claiming another three gold medals in Manchester.
Lekomtsev completes clean sweep of wins at World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup
Russia’s Vladislav Lekomtsev earned a sixth gold medal as the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup season concluded in Vuokatti.
IPC President Parsons pays tribute following death of Hellenic Paralympic Committee's Fountoulakis
Tribute has been paid by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons following the death of Georgios Fountoulakis, former President of the Hellenic Paralympic Committee, who was set to lead the Greek team at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Nigeria start World Para Powerlifting World Cup with three golds in Manchester
Nigeria claimed three gold medals in a dominant display on the opening day of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester.
Lekomtsev extends winning streak at World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup
Russian Vladislav Lekomtsev claimed his fifth successive gold in Vuokatti as he starred on the first of two days of biathlon races at the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup.
