Paralympic Games

Major international sport event for people with disabilities

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The Paralympic Games or Paralympics, also known as the Games of the Paralympiad, is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, have been held shortly after the corresponding Olympic Games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

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Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy? With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games now concluded, France is left with a bill exceeding €8 billion for hosting the world’s biggest sporting event. The question remains: will the Games.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Victorius Paralympians return to London from Paris The ParalympicsGB team have returned to London after the 2024 Paralympic Games closed in Paris on Sunday evening with British athletes finishing second in the table with 124 medals. Report by Covellm... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published on September 9, 2024

China finish top of Paralympic table for sixth consecutive time as Games wrap up in Paris China won almost twice as many medals as second placed Great Britain. Check out the full medal table here. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:59Published on September 8, 2024

Which were the best moments of the Paris Paralympics? Around 4,400 athletes from 184 nations participated in the 17th edition of the Paralympics, with several records broken and many memorable moments. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on September 8, 2024

"Paris 2024 Paralympics have sparked greater awareness of accessibility challenges" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:30Published on September 5, 2024

Raja Randhir Singh on Yoga's Inclusion in Asian Games & India's Paralympic Triumphs \| OI Exclusive In this exclusive interview with the acting President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Raja Randhir Singh, we dive into the upcoming OCA election where he is expected to be re-elected as President... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:57Published on September 5, 2024

'Like heaven': Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu wins Paralympic silver Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:57Published on September 5, 2024

Another gold for Tunisian shot-putter Tlili at Paralympics Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:58Published on September 4, 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Equestrian events kick off at Versailles Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published on September 3, 2024

2024 Paralympic Games: France takes on Australia in archery Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:31Published on September 2, 2024

Paralympics Games: The latest from the men's triathlon Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:40Published on September 2, 2024

Olympic fever: Syrian NGO hosts 'Paralympics' in Idlib Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:06Published on September 1, 2024

Accessibility: 'Paralympic movement needs to work harder at representation of disability community' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:18Published on August 30, 2024

First medals up for grabs as Paralympics gets underway Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:14Published on August 29, 2024

'We need to evolve': Paralympic athletes showcased every four years but largely out of the spotlight Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 10:09Published on August 29, 2024

Keir Starmer visits Paralympic prep camp Sir Keir Starmer has visited a Paralympic prep camp in Paris after travelling to the French capital for the opening ceremony on Wednesday. The prime minister met with ParalympicsGB athletes who gave.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published on August 29, 2024

Paralympics 'have a special place in the hearts of all Australians' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:34Published on August 29, 2024

Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Paralympics Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Paris ahead of Wednesday evening's Paralympics opening ceremony. The prime minister arrived at Élysée Palace where he was greeted by French president Emmanuel Macron.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published on August 28, 2024

Paralympic flame carried ahead of opening ceremony The paralympic flame was carried through the French capital on the final part of its journey. It comes as final preparations have taken place in Paris ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published on August 28, 2024

To compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Zakia Khudadadi must win medals (2/4) Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:53Published on August 28, 2024

Paris to inaugurate Paralympic Games with 'never seen before' opening ceremony in city's heart Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:10Published on August 28, 2024

The Paralympics: What to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published on August 28, 2024

Meet Valentina Petrillo: The Italian sprinter set to become the first Paralympic transgender athlete Despite facing controversy and claims of unfair advantage, Petrillo is set to compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on August 28, 2024

Thousands of athletes descend on Paris for shot at Paralympic gold Sports fever is not over in the French capital, and is expected to be kicked into high gear with the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on August 26, 2024

Paralympians light the flame at the birthplace of the games in England Two British Paralympians lit the flame in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that's considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published on August 24, 2024

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'One more race' - GB's Graham targets Worlds three-peat Great Britain's double Paralympic champion Fin Graham on trying to win his third consecutive World Championship title. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
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Paralympics 2024: PM Modi interacts with athletes, shares video Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's Paralympic team for their outstanding performance at the Paris Games, where they secured a record-breaking 29 medals. The haul included seven golds, nine.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

ParalympicsGB return from Paris 2024 Some of Britain's Paralympic stars arrive at St Pancras railway station after the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
Paralympians call for equal access to school sport Britain's Paralympic stars return home from Paris and call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to insist that disabled children have equal access to school sport. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
Why language began a conversation at the Paralympics Paralympians have stressed they were "competing" at Paris 2024 rather than "participating", using social media to spread their message. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024

Paralympians arrive back in UK after Paris Games - and make appeal on school sport The first Paralympians have arrived back in the UK after the Paris Games came to an end on Sunday. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
Being inspired by Paralympics then moving on is not enough Before the Stade de France transformed into a nightclub - the track becoming a giant dance floor - there was a plea from this corner of Paris to the world. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
Paralympics closing ceremony has Paris partying The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games closed with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Paris 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony under way The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games close with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024

Seven of the best stories from a brilliant Paralympics A look at seven of the best moments from a brilliant Paralympic Games in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats BBC Sport rounds up some of the best stats from an "incredible" Paralympic Games in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Welsh Para-athletes enjoy best medal haul in 20 years As the curtain falls on Paris 2024, Welsh Paralympians are celebrating their best medal haul in 20 years. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024	What will be the legacy of an 'amazing' Paralympics? Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson assesses how Paris did as hosts of the Paralympics, the GB performance and what we can expect at Los Angeles in 2028. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Henshaw and Sugar retain Paralympic titles Canoeists Charlotte Henshaw and Laura Sugar both retain their Paralympic titles in impressive style in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024	Defeated Davies insists he is still the world's best Aled Sion Davies is "gutted" at missing out on gold at a fourth consecutive Paralympics, but insists he is still the world's best. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Weir retires from Great Britain competition Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024	Maskill and Bush to be GB's flagbearers Poppy Maskill and Matt Bush will be Great Britain's flagbearers for the Paralympics closing ceremony on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Clegg grabs 'once in a lifetime' gold as Paralympic dream comes true Stephen Clegg reflects on his second gold medal of the Paralympics in Paris as the looks to emulate sister Libby. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024	GB men beaten by US in wheelchair basketball final Great Britain are beaten by the United States in the Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball gold-medal match. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
GB's Cockroft wins 800m for ninth Paralympic gold Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft wins her ninth career Paralympic gold medal as she leads home a British one-two in the T34 800m final at Paris 2024. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024	GB's Clegg dedicates second Paralympic gold to his mum Stephen Clegg wins his second gold medal of the 2024 Paralympics in a tightly-contested men's S12 100m butterfly final. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024