Winter Paralympics Mar 6, 2022
Paralympic Committee asks Beijing why anti-war speech was censored
IPC president Andrew Parsons used his Friday night platform to strongly denounce war, saying the "Olympic truce for peace" must not be violated.
Winter Paralympics Mar 3, 2022
A joint statement from the athletes of Ukraine and Global Athlete group, an international athlete-led body, said the IPC issued "another blow" to every Ukrainian athlete and citizen.
Summer Paralympics Sep 5, 2021
Incident-free Tokyo Paralympics reach finish line
by Jason Coskrey
The event, staged with the host city under a state of emergency, completed 12 days of competition with no major disruptions due to the virus.
Summer Paralympics Sep 5, 2021
Paralympic chief Andrew Parsons 'emotional' over end of Tokyo Games
The International Paralympic Committee president said it was "unbelievable" that athletes had been able to prepare for the 13-day games and pulled off impressive feats in Tokyo.
Summer Paralympics Aug 29, 2021
'Emotional' moment as Afghan Paralympians arrive in Tokyo after evacuation
by Jason Coskrey
After nearly having their Paralympic dreams derailed by the turmoil in their homeland, Afghan athletes Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli are in Japan and will compete at the Tokyo Games.
Summer Paralympics Aug 19, 2021
Paralympic head says no safe way to bring Afghan athletes to Tokyo
International Paralympic Committee chief Andrew Parsons said Thursday his organization has no means to safely bring athletes from Afghanistan to Tokyo to compete after the Taliban seized control of the country. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Parsons said the IPC has been in ...
Summer Paralympics Aug 18, 2021
Spectator ban a 'challenge' for Paralympics but IPC chief confident event will be a success
Parsons said the decision to ban spectators will have "an impact that we cannot minimize," but he believes a global TV audience will still put the Paralympics center stage.
National Aug 14, 2021
Paralympics head warns against complacency toward Tokyo's COVID-19 surge
"While it is encouraging that the Olympic Games were delivered safely and successfully, those attending the Paralympic Games should not get complacent," IPC chief Andrew Parsons said.
National May 29, 2021
Paralympics chief ‘confident with level of protection’ in Tokyo
by Yuki Hagiwara and Reed Stevenson
"We would not be organizing the games if we believed they could cause a big spread of the virus,” said Andrew Parsons, the head of the International Paralympic Committee.
Summer Paralympics May 16, 2021
IPC chief vows to deliver safe and slimmed-down Paralympics
by Takaki Tominaga
As the 100-day countdown to the event begins, Andrew Parsons says reduced headcounts and anti-coronavirus countermeasures will ensure the safety of participants and the Japanese public.
Soccer Feb 22, 2021
Japanese athletes among those anxiously awaiting Paralympic classifications
Over 30 Japanese athletes have yet to receive their international classifications due to the ongoing pandemic and potentially could be ruled out of competing this summer.
Summer Paralympics Feb 4, 2021
IPC President Andrew Parsons confident Tokyo Paralympics can be held safely
by Takaki Tominaga
"We are focusing on the games going ahead," IPC President Andrew Parsons said, prior to marking 200 days until the opening of the world's biggest event for athletes with disabilities.