Paralympics / Summer Paralympics Sep 23, 2021
Former Canadian Paralympian calls on Japan to be more inclusive
"We can't just have the world being excited and celebrating people with disabilities only at the Paralympic Games," said Stephanie Dixon.
Music | Sound Off Sep 22, 2021
How do you deflect a controversy? Keigo Oyamada blames the media.
by Patrick St. Michel
Musician Keigo Oyamada cries foul over how he was portrayed in a pair of magazine articles that ended up causing him a job at the Tokyo Olympics.
National / Science & Health Sep 8, 2021
A total of 323 coronavirus infections were recorded during the Tokyo Paralympics.
Summer Paralympics Sep 6, 2021
Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end
Farewells and mixed feelings abound as athletes return home and symbols of the Games are removed from public view.
Summer Olympics Sep 6, 2021
Seiko Hashimoto said the Games were held without major problems and with an emphasis on the safety of all participants and the Japanese public.
Summer Paralympics Sep 6, 2021
Taekwondo's Paralympic debut showed the sport's democratizing effect
by Motoko Rich and Chang W. Lee
The sport does not require expensive equipment or large training facilities, and even saw the participation of one of Afghanistan's two Paralympians.
Images / Sports Sep 6, 2021
Performers and volunteers display a special message at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. | REUTERS Afghanistan's Hossain Rasouli and Zakia Khudadadi carry their nation's flag | REUTERS The French delegation's flag bearer enters the National Statdium ahead of Japan's flag bearer. | KYODO Costumed ...
Business / Corporate Sep 6, 2021
Paralympic Games put spotlight on Japan’s tech for disabled
by Yuko Takeo and Yuki Furukawa
When the Tokyo Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday, many athletes had managed to get to the finish line, some with medals, thanks to technology from Japan’s largest firms.
Summer Paralympics Sep 6, 2021
Why Ukraine’s small Paralympic team packed such a big punch
by Gwen Knapp
Ukraine has been one of the top six countries in the medal count at nine consecutive Paralympic Games, summer and winter.
Summer Paralympics Sep 6, 2021
Media visibility and representation of people with disabilities in Japan is generally poor. But with the Paralympics being held in Tokyo, athletes had hoped for their moment in the sun.
Commentary / Japan | Perspectives Sep 6, 2021
Beyond the Games: Can the Paralympics' success spur change?
by Mark Bookman
The global sporting event has provided Japan with an opportunity to reflect on the issues that create barriers to accessibility. What does the host nation do from here?