A Silver Medal and a Roller-Coaster Final Race Have This Paracanoeist Looking Toward Paris
“Breathe,” I tell myself as I approach the start line. I’m on the world stage, at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, about to race the final of the Va’a outrigger canoe
Diede de Groot and Dylan Alcott Did What Novak Djokovic Could Not
The wheelchair tennis stars Diede de Groot and Dylan Alcott each added a fourth major championship to the Paralympic titles they won this year.
Paralympic Athlete Blogs: A Golden Paralympic Dream Ended by One Jammed Chain
Another Paralympic Games has come and gone. Tokyo 2020 flew by in a whirlwind of complex, COVID-inspired travel requirements and processing — a week to overcome jet lag and get
Why Ukraine’s Small Paralympic Team Packs Such a Big Punch
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Among Paralympians, A Lively Conversation About 'Inspiration Porn'
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Paralympic Athlete Blogs: Chuck Aoki Leads Team USA Into the Opening Ceremony
The Paralympic Games opening ceremony is one of the world’s most spectacular events in terms of pageantry, artistry, and grace. It showcases the host country’s spirit and passion while giving…
Overlooked No More: Randy Snow, Paralympic Champion of Wheelchair Tennis
He won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 1992 Games in Barcelona and was the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.
A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics
Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.
Nothing Got in the Way of These Paralympians
With the Paralympics underway in Tokyo, we’re remembering the lives of athletes with a variety of disabilities around the world who found freedom in their sports.
Japan's Emperor Will Formally Open Paralympics
The Imperial Family’s support goes back to the 1964 Paralympics, which were held in Tokyo.