Winter Paralympics Mar 13, 2022
The closing ceremony at the Bird's Nest marked the end of a Winter Games that featured more than 560 athletes from 46 countries and regions in 78 medal events across six sports.
Winter Paralympics Mar 7, 2022
Unwanted snowboarders making most of opportunity at Paralympics
by David Waldstein
Until the moment Cecile Hernandez of France was handed an official racing bib and a time slot Saturday, she still feared that race officials would forbid her to compete. Only the day before, after months of legal wrangling, she sat in her room in the ...
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
In reversal, IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Paralympics
A 71-member Russian contingent and 12-member team from Belarus are already in Beijing for the Games, which begin on Friday.
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 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 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 Dec 17, 2020
IPC confirms 'period of stay guidelines' for Tokyo Paralympics
Athletes taking part in the postponed Tokyo Games have been asked to arrive at the Paralympic village no earlier than seven days before the start of their first event, the International Paralympic Committee said Wednesday. Under the period of stay guidelines approved by the IPC ...
Summer Paralympics Nov 27, 2020
Refugee team leader says 2020 Paralympics will send important message
by Takaki Tominaga
Ileana Rodriguez hopes the team of up to six athletes will inspire refugees and asylum-seekers around the world.