US Paralympic wheelchair rugby champion Springer dies age 35
Nick Springer, a two-time Paralympian and Beijing 2008 gold medallist in wheelchair rugby, has died at the age of 35.
IPC appoints Wrenn as new Paralympic Games chief of delivery
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed Colleen Wrenn in the newly-created role of chief Paralympic Games delivery officer.
Toyota Parasport Fund investment figures revealed as ParalympicsGB hails impact of scheme
Almost £400,000 ($552,000/€461,000) has been invested into helping disabled people in Britain become more physically active in the past 12 months as part of the Toyota Parasport Fund, it has been announced.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix calendar altered as Paris meeting cancelled over COVID-19 concerns
World Para Athletics has updated its 2021 competition calendar following the cancellation of the Grand Prix meeting that had been due to take place in Paris from May 5 to 7 because of local COVID-19 restrictions.
International Paralympic Committee announces reduction in number of accredited guests for Tokyo 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a reduction in the number of accredited guests for the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Nicholas Cheffings Para Athlete Bursary awarded to 10 British Tokyo 2020 hopefuls
Ten British athletes who will benefit from the Nicholas Cheffings Para Athlete Bursary in 2021 have been announced by law firm Hogan Lovells.
IPC President Parsons attends UN sustainability workshop addressing refugee sport
The President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Andrew Parsons joined the recent United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) workshop for the Sustainability Development Goals Global Festival of Action.
USOPC publish guidance for athletes on demonstrations at Olympic and Paralympic trials
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has published guidance to athletes regarding racial and social justice demonstrations by athletes at Olympic and Paralympic Trials.
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.
American ATR says customers will not be refunded 20 per cent handling fee on Tokyo 2020 tickets
Americans who bought tickets for the rearranged Olympic Games in Tokyo could be left 20 per cent out of pocket on the cost of their seats alone after authorised ticket reseller (ATR) CoSport said it will not return the handling fee it charged.
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.
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.
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.
Russia to offer voluntary vaccines to country's athletes prior to Tokyo 2020
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin has said Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the country should be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines on a voluntary basis.
Paris 2024 pledges to be world’s first climate positive Olympic and Paralympic Games
Organisers of Paris 2024 have pledged to host the world’s first climate positive Olympic and Paralympic Games.
