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Majority in Hokkaido back 2030 Winter Olympics bid, poll shows

National Mar 16, 2022

Majority in Hokkaido back 2030 Winter Olympics bid, poll shows

"We have gained a certain level of support" for the bid to host the 2030 Games, Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto told reporters.

Volunteers: The unsung heroes at the Tokyo Paralympics

Commentary / Japan Dec 22, 2021

Volunteers: The unsung heroes at the Tokyo Paralympics

by Hannah Aspden

Japan's Paralympics volunteers went out of their way with every person treating the competitors with respect and compassion and leaving a lasting, positive impression of the country.

Tokyo Paralympics helped foster greater understanding of disabilities, survey says

National Nov 8, 2021

Tokyo Paralympics helped foster greater understanding of disabilities, survey says

However, the number of people with disabilities who feel discriminated against has not dropped significantly since before the Games.

Disabled skaters in Brazil aiming for Paralympic inclusion

More Sports Oct 24, 2021

Disabled skaters in Brazil aiming for Paralympic inclusion

After skateboarding's strong debut at the Tokyo Olympics, organizers at an event in Brazil expressed hope that the sport could be added to the Paralympic schedule for Brisbane 2032.

How do you deflect a controversy? Keigo Oyamada blames the media.

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.

Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end

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.

Taekwondo kicks its way into Paralympics

Paralympics / Summer Paralympics Sep 2, 2021

Taekwondo kicks its way into Paralympics

The first bout of the day pitted Afghanistan's Zakia Khudadadi, who arrived in Tokyo following a dramatic evacuation from Kabul, against Uzbekistan's Ziyodakhon Isakova.

'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo

Summer Paralympics Aug 24, 2021

'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo

by Jason Coskrey

Athletes from across the globe gathered to celebrate the long awaited start of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics during the Games’ opening ceremony on Tuesday.

Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?

Summer Paralympics | Longform Aug 23, 2021

Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?

by Rebecca Saunders

Paralympians are poised to fight for medals and respect at a Games devoid of spectators.

Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications

Summer Paralympics Aug 23, 2021

Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications

by Dan Orlowitz

Classes for each sport at the Paralympics are determined by the impairment and the degree to which it affects an athlete.

2020 Tokyo Paralympics offer an opportunity for everyone to find their inner sportsperson

Summer Paralympics Aug 23, 2021

2020 Tokyo Paralympics offer an opportunity for everyone to find their inner sportsperson

by William Lang

If the Olympics are typically celebrated for their athletic achievements, the Paralympics are no less deserving when it comes to the inspirational performances on display.

Disabled rowers and able-bodied athletes competing in the same boat at Tokyo Paralympics

Summer Paralympics Aug 22, 2021

Disabled rowers and able-bodied athletes competing in the same boat at Tokyo Paralympics

A coxed four Japanese rowing team is out to show its mixed-gender, multiple-impairment and able-bodied parts can deliver on a whole lot of potential.

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