PARIS — The final act of the Paralympics in Paris will be a giant dance party. That’s a promise from Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening and closing …
PARIS — It’s almost time to say goodbye. After years of planning and months of hype, the Olympic and Paralympic journey of the city of Paris is almost over as …
PARIS — Venezuela’s powerlifting champion didn’t know when her hands would stop trembling after setting a Games record at the Paris Paralympics on Thursday. “I’m out of words, I’m emotional,” …
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While attending the Paralympic track events this week in Paris, I couldn’t help but clock that some of the runners’ uniforms included an eye covering, some of which almost looked …
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The Paris 2024 Paralympics are underway, and history is already being made. For one, the Games are providing more coverage than ever, with a record number of broadcasters covering all …
PARIS — As Matt Simpson strolls off the goalball court, balls echo throughout the gymnasium. Simpson is sporting a black eye while his teammates continue practicing. The room is chaotic …
PARIS — Track cyclist Caroline Groot of the Netherlands won the first gold medal of the Paralympic Games on Thursday. Groot won the final of the C4 and C5 classifications …
Let the games begin again. The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across …
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The Paralympic Games are an incredible display of athletic performance and grit, a time when disabled athletes get to bring new eyes to their parasports. However, thanks to classification systems …
Home Sports Meet Muralikant Petkar: The Man Who Launched Billion Indian Dreams In Paralympics Murlikant Rajaram Petkar made history in the 1972 Paralympic Games in Heidelberg, Germany when he won …