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TOKYO PARALYMPICS

Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 24, 2021
Blade jumping champion puts Olympic discontent aside to focus on 'being the best'
Markus 'Blade Jumper' Rehm is well aware of concern in Japan about hosting the Games amid the pandemic, but has promised to do his part to protect public health.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 24, 2021
Paralympics a source of inspiration, says daughter of founder
Eva Loeffler says that despite an attitude shift, there is still work to be done to improve the lives of people with disabilities in other areas of society.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 24, 2021
Paralympians say 1964 Tokyo Games changed perceptions of disability
Once treated as objects of pity, disabled athletes were inspired by how Paralympians around the world were living 'normal' lives.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 24, 2021
Athletes to watch at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
A primer on 10 Paralympians who are poised to make their mark on the Games.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 23, 2021
Paralympians eager to inspire others
Medals are an important part of the Paralympics, but for many competitors, it's also about showing the world what's possible.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics / Longform
Aug 23, 2021
Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?
Paralympians are poised to fight for medals and respect at a Games devoid of spectators.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 23, 2021
Wheelchair tennis star Shingo Kunieda sets sights on third Paralympic singles gold
Kunieda, who strongly believes in 'proving the value of the Paralympics,' believes he is now poised to put on the type of show that will win new fans for parasports.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 23, 2021
Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications
Classes for each sport at the Paralympics are determined by the impairment and the degree to which it affects an athlete.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 23, 2021
2020 Tokyo Paralympics offer an opportunity for everyone to find their inner sportsperson
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2021
Tokyo weighs use of Summer Games venues as temporary medical facilities
Medical experts have pushed for the temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 22, 2021
Number of private lodgings in Japan falls with demand lost due to virus
As of July 12, there were 18,578 registered vacation rental homes and apartments, compared with a peak of 21,385 in April 2020, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 21, 2021
Tokyo Paralympic success all depends on COVID-19 control, says IPC head
As was the case with the Olympics, the Paralympics will be staged with Tokyo under a COVID-19 state of emergency, with people being asked to stay home.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 20, 2021
Fans chip in to help Paralympic dreams come true
Crowdfunding platforms are helping athletes afford the specialized equipment they need to realize their full potential.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 20, 2021
Paralympic torch relay events begin in Tokyo as COVID-19 concerns linger
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike pledged to hold the Games safely, saying, 'The Tokyo Games will not be a success, without the success of the Paralympics.'
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 20, 2021
Refugee Paralympic athletes aim to inspire displaced and disabled people
The team is comprised of one woman and five men with roots in Afghanistan, Burundi, Iran and Syria.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2021
Emperor to attend Tokyo Paralympic opening ceremony
Emperor Naruhito will attend next week's opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics, the Imperial Household Agency said Thursday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / 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.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 18, 2021
IOC's Thomas Bach to return to Tokyo for Paralympics opening ceremony
Bach is likely to arrive Monday, the day before the opening event at the National Stadium.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 18, 2021
Female Afghan Paralympian makes plea for help to get to Tokyo
The Afghanistan Paralympic Committee said on Monday the country's two athletes would not be at the Games starting in Tokyo on Aug. 24 due to turmoil following the Taliban's takeover.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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