Against This Mighty Paralympic Team, a Close Loss Can Feel Like a Win
Other teams give themselves an A for effort after playing the Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball team, the favorite for the gold medal at the Paris Games.
The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants
For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that’s needed.
Paris Is Utopia for Paralympians Until They Leave the Athletes’ Village
The city built highly accessible accommodations for competitors in the 2024 Paralympic Games. But the rest of Paris remains difficult to navigate.
Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.