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.
More Sports Oct 24, 2021
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.
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.
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.
Paralympics / Summer Paralympics Sep 2, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Paralympics Aug 20, 2021
Refugee Paralympic athletes aim to inspire displaced and disabled people
by Takaki Tominaga
The team is comprised of one woman and five men with roots in Afghanistan, Burundi, Iran and Syria.
Summer Paralympics | FOCUS Aug 17, 2021
Virus surge in Japan overshadows excitement ahead of the Paralympics
by Tomohiro Osaki
Athletes and officials are caught between worries over COVID-19 and their belief in what the Paralympics can do for inclusiveness and disability sports.