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Welsh sport highlights to look forward to in 2024 The 2024 sporting calendar features the Olympics, Paralympics and Euro 2024... hopefully. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2024
How 'an adult's playground' changed Aggarwal's life British champion Anita Aggarwal on how Para-climbing provided a lifeline during a low point in her life - and may take her to the Paralympics. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2023
Swimmer Tai on why her amputation was 'a great thing' Paralympic gold medallist Alice Tai says that she is driven to "destigmatise" disability after having her right leg amputated below the knee last year. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2023
French Alps named preferred 2030 Winter Games host The French Alps is named as the preferred host for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, while Salt Lake City is put forward for 2034. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2023
Oscar Pistorius to be granted parole from January, nearly 11 years after murdering girlfriend Former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison in January, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023
Grit, Gumption, Glory Indian para athletes showcased their resilience and determination by winning a total of 111 medals at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China. Among them were Sheetal Devi, who shoots arrows with her.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2023
Cyclist told she 'might not pull through' targets Paris Paralympics After going blind following a rare reaction to food poisoning, cyclist Lizzi Jordan is now aiming for Paralympic success. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
Stoke Mandeville new home of Paralympic flame The flame will be lit at Stoke Mandeville from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games onwards. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023
'Too quick to cancel' - Lapthorne urges US Open re-think Andy Lapthorne calls for a solution after the US Open's decision not to hold wheelchair events in 2024 because of a scheduling clash with the Paralympics. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2023
Butterfield aims to train through cancer treatment Jo Butterfield is determined not to let a breast cancer diagnosis derail her bid to become the first British athlete to win gold at both a summer and winter Paralympics. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023
Sandilands gets top-tier British Athletics funding British Athletics names 41 athletes in its Paralympic world class programme for 2023-24, world champion Ben Sandilands. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2023
GB win five golds on first day of World rowing finals Great Britain's rowers win five gold medals at the World Championships on the first day of the finals in the Olympic and Paralympic boat classes. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023
Britain's Sugar retains Para-canoe world title British Paralympic champion Laura Sugar retains her KL3 title at the Para-canoe World Championships in Germany. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2023	Britain in 'good position' before Paralympics Britain's Para athletics chief Tom Paulson says the team are in a good place after the World Championships in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on July 18, 2023
Pembroke sets European record to win javelin gold Britain's Dan Pembroke adds the javelin world title to his Paralympic crown at the Para Athletics World Championships in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2023	Nicholls aims for third Paralympics in new sport Mel Nicholls says she became a para-triathlete by "accident" as she targets a spot in the 2024 Paris Games. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2023
'I just want my life back after brain injury' Paralympic triathlete George Peasgood on staying positive and using sport to get his "life back" eight months after suffering a brain injury in a cycling accident. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2023	'One day you feel fine and the next you cannot get out of bed' Paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw on the challenges she faces training and competing while living with endometriosis. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2023
Christiansen 'felt guilty' over horse fundraiser Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Christiansen felt "a bit guilty" after seeking public money to help fund a horse for Paris 2024. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2023	'We fight on the mat but cuddle when it is over' British judo fighters Chris Skelley and Jack Hodgson on being friends - and now rivals for a Paralympic place. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2023
From friends to competitors - the Paralympic pair preparing to face each other GB judo Paralympians Jack Hodgson and Chris Skelley discuss how they deal with being best friends and now competitors. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2023	Pistorius denied parole for murder of girlfriend Steenkamp Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is denied parole. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023
Pistorius parole board to consider early release The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023	Retirement 'bitter-sweet but feels right' - Smyth Six-time Paralympic champion Jason Smyth says the decision to retire at 35 is "bitter-sweet" but "feels right". BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023
Paralympic great Smyth reflects on 'incredible career' Ireland sprinter Jason Smyth reflects on an "incredible career", which included six Paralympic titles, after announcing his retirement aged 35. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023	Peacock has 'never run as fast as I should have' Britain's double Paralympic sprint champion Jonnie Peacock believes he has underperformed over his career in terms of times. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2023
Firth leads Britain's World Championships squad Six-time Paralympic champion Bethany Firth leads Britain's 28-member squad for the Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester this summer. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2023	'Early detection is key' - Kennedy on cancer all-clear Paralympic champion Erin Kennedy says early detection is key after getting the all-clear from cancer. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2023
'Dark times' - the mental impact of injuries Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox and England footballer Esme Morgan explain why injuries can sometimes be tougher on the mind than the body. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023	The summer Paralympic champion now aiming for gold in winter Paralympic champion Jo Butterfield on her switch from athletics to wheelchair curling as she prepares for the World Championships. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023
Chambers aims for snooker's return to Paralympics Disability snooker champion Mickey Chambers says a return for the sport to the Paralympics is "ultimately where we want to be". BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023	Kramer's 'dream' of being cancer researcher and 'best player in world' Meet Bo Kramer, wheelchair basketball Paralympic champion and aspiring cancer researcher, who wants to keep Loughborough unbeaten. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023
Fitzpatrick named in GB squad for Worlds Six-time Paralympic medallist Menna Fitzpatrick is named in Great Britain's squad for the Para World Championships later this month. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023	Yule retires from Para-powerlifting Paralympic and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Micky Yule retires from Para-powerlifting. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023
Tributes after death of inspirational Paralympic coach The driving force behind some of Wales' most successful para-athletes, Anthony Hughes, dies aged 63. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2023	Bayley eyes Paralympics after winning world gold Britain's Will Bayley aims to regain Paralympic title after winning gold at World Para Table Tennis Championships. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022
Kadeena Cox: British Paralympic champion says people question her disability Kadeena Cox says living with hidden disabilities can feel like "fighting a losing battle" because of negative reactions from people. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022	Commonwealth Games 2022: Hannah Cockroft meets photographer Henry Jay Kamara Seven-time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft opens up to photographer Henry Jay Kamara ahead of the Commonwealth Games. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2022
Reeva Steenkamp's father meets killer Oscar Pistorius as the former Paralympian seeks parole Oscar Pistorius, who was jailed after being found guilty of murdering his ex-partner Reeva Steenkamp, has met her father, as he bids for parole. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2022	Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism - Paralympian explores views on new drug In new BBC documentary, Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism, the Paralympic athlete explores a controversial new drug for children with achondroplasia. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2022
Winter Paralympics: Ollie Hill wins bronze for Britain's first snowboard medal Debutant Ollie Hill wins Britain's first Paralympic snowboard medal with bronze in the banked slalom LL2 event. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2022	Mike Schultz: 'Helping others is bigger than a medal' Paralympic champion Mike Schultz says he's ready for a new chapter in his life after Beijing, one that will continue to help fellow athletes BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2022
Russian and Belarusian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning U-turn Russian and Belarusian athletes have now been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games because of the Ukraine invasion - a reversal of a decision just a day before. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2022	Bibian Mentel-Spee: The life and legacy of a Paralympic legend Bibian Mentel-Spee died aged 48 in March 2021. Her achievements mean she will be remembered for many years to come. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2022
Russian athletes competing at Paralympics 'disgusting and horrible' - Vladyslav Heraskevych Ukraine Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says the IPC's decison to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Paralympics as neutrals is "disgusting and horrible". BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2022	Aaron Pike: 'Making the podium? I can't put it into words' Aaron Pike is aiming for his first Paralympic medal in Beijing at his sixth attempt, after making his debut at the 2012 Games in London BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2022
Jeroen Kampschreur: 'Johan Cruyff told me to be stubborn' Jeroen Kampschreur is a Paralympic champion, a nine-time World champion and likens skiing to riding a rollercoaster you can control yourself BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2022	Oksana Masters: 'I take my dark experiences as fuel' Oksana Masters is a multiple Paralympic gold medallist in both Summer and Winter Games, but her hunger is undimmed. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2022
Winter Paralympics: Menna Fitzpatrick and Millie Knight named among GB team Defending Paralympic champion Menna Fitzpatrick and medallist Millie Knight are named on the British team for Beijing 2022. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2022	Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg narrowly fails to break his 100m butterfly world mark Paralympic silver medallist Stephen Clegg narrowly fails to break his own S12 100m butterfly world record in Aberdeen. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2022