IPC to allow classification at Tokyo 2020 after placing rule on hold
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended its zero classification policy and will allow athletes in ten sports to be graded in the host city before Tokyo 2020.
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Tokyo 2020 announces plans for Paralympic Torch Relay and Flame festivals
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has announced details of the Paralympic Torch Relay route and Flame festivals that are set to be held across Japan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Lottery operator to help fund COVID-19 countermeasures for Team GB and ParalympicsGB
National Lottery operator Camelot has pledged to invest in measures to help protect Britain’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic teams from coronavirus after agreeing a sponsorship deal.
Subba targets Paralympic success in judo and javelin at Tokyo 2020
Jamaica's Theador Subba is looking to compete in both judo and javelin at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics following a successful 2019.
Olympic rowing qualifier in Tokyo given green light as border restrictions set to ease
The Asia and Oceania Olympic and Paralympic Continental Qualification Regatta is to proceed as planned in May after World Rowing received assurances that athletes will be allowed to enter Japan to take part.
Americas Olympic and Paralympic rowing qualifier to get underway in Rio de Janeiro
The Americas rowing qualifier for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to get underway in Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro.
International Paralympic Committee launches Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage
A dedicated Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage has been launched by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in advance of this year's Games.
Last Paralympic shooting qualifier Lima World Cup delayed until June
South America's first-ever World Shooting Para Sport World Cup has been postponed from May to June.
Japanese Paralympic groups reportedly hold concerns over Tokyo 2020
Japanese Paralympic sporting groups have reportedly expressed concern that the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games may help to spread coronavirus.
NBCUniversal to broadcast record 1,200 hours of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
NBCUniversal is to broadcast a record 1,200 hours of coverage of this year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Grace named deputy Chef de Mission for New Zealand Paralympic team at Tokyo 2020
Lynette Grace has been named deputy Chef de Mission for the New Zealand team at this year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
