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'Peace' Paralympics close as Ukraine war looms large

Winter Paralympics Mar 13, 2022

'Peace' Paralympics close as Ukraine war looms large

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.

Unwanted snowboarders making most of opportunity at Paralympics

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 ...

Paralympic Committee asks Beijing why anti-war speech was censored

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.

In reversal, IPC bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from Beijing Paralympics

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.

International Paralympic Committee will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Beijing Games

Winter Paralympics Mar 3, 2022

International Paralympic Committee will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Beijing Games

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.

Incident-free Tokyo Paralympics reach finish line

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.

Paralympic chief Andrew Parsons 'emotional' over end of Tokyo Games

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.

Paralympic head says no safe way to bring Afghan athletes to 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 ...

IPC chief vows to deliver safe and slimmed-down Paralympics

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.

Japanese athletes among those anxiously awaiting Paralympic classifications

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.

IPC confirms 'period of stay guidelines' for Tokyo Paralympics

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 ...

Refugee team leader says 2020 Paralympics will send important message

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.

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