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Oksana Masters: ‘Without sport, I would not have had that healthy way to scream’

The US’s most successful Paralympian, who was born in the shadow of Chornobyl, tells Donald McRae about Ukrainian resilience, her plans for two more Olympics and looking forward to becoming a parent

The Guardian - UK

Paralympic champion has passionate new mission as "people used to stare at me"

Wheelchair rugby star Ayaz Bhuta was part of the history-making British team that landed Paralympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games and, now that he has announced his retirement, he's ready to inspire in the next part of his life

Daily Mirror

Kunieda to become 1st para-athlete to receive People's Honor Award

The government plans to bestow the People's Honor Award on Shingo Kunieda, who won four Paralympic gold medals in men's wheelchair tennis. He would be the first para-athlete to receive the award since its establishment in 1977.

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Paralympic champion Lora Fachie shares her difficulties with breastfeeding

The two-time Paralympic gold medallist hopes to help other new mums not feel guilty at using formula milk

The Independent UK

Kai Ryan wants to win gold at the Paralympics. But the current rules won't let him

Kai Ryan and his supporters are lobbying for the tennis world to become much more inclusive.

ABC News

Meet the Phryges: Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots unveiled

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots have been revealed as two Phrygian caps decked out in France’s national colours

The Guardian - UK

Strictly’s Ellie Simmonds says show has helped with name-calling and ‘stares’ on the street

Five-time Paralympic swimming champion is the first ‘Strictly’ contestant with achondroplasia dwarfism

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Struggles beneath the surface for Tupou Neiufi

WATCH: A Paralympic gold medallist in the pool, Tupou Neiufi reveals the struggles she's had to overcome - mental, physical and cultural - in this Loading Docs documentary.

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Strictly's Ellie Simmonds: Her boyfriend, height and living with dwarfism

Ellie Simmonds has gone from Paralympic icon to Strictly Come Dancing favourite

Wales Online

Paralympic hero Kadeena Cox admits people have accused her of "faking" disability

Kadeena Cox says she feels like she is "fighting a losing battle" after opening up about people accusing her of "faking" her disability"

Daily Mirror

Three-time Paralympic champion Hannah Russell retires

The 26-year-old swimmer won a total of 11 titles at Paralympics, World Championships and European level.

The Independent UK

New NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley says participants must be able to ‘see themselves’ in the agency

The three-time Paralympic gold medallist says ‘trust with the organisation itself is a visceral thing’

The Guardian - AU

Strictly’s Ellie Simmonds talks ‘unknowns’ of dancing with dwarfism as star moved by sweet message

The Paralympic swimming champion said that it was a 'huge honour' to take part in the BBC competition

Chronicle Live

War hero who went on to achieve Paralympic glory recalls the moment he lost his arm in Taliban attack

Jaco van Gass, who lives in Sale with his wife, lost his arm in Afghanistan

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Wales Online

Why BBC Strictly's Ellie Simmonds was in Wales for her launch video

Paralympic gold medallist Ellie shares a close connection with Swansea

Manchester Evening News

Who is Ellie Simmonds on BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2022?

The Paralympic gold medallist will be among the many hopefuls trying to win this year's competition

Daily Record

Should the Olympics and Paralympics be merged?

Commonwealth Games put on their largest ever integrated para-sports programme at Birmingham 2022 and has led to some calls for the Olympics and Paralympics to do the same.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2012: Jonnie Peacock strikes gold at London Paralympics

Peacock wins the first of his two Paralympic gold medals by storming to victory in the 100m T44 at London 2012

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The Conversation

London 2012 Paralympics was not a gamechanger for disabled people's sports participation – here's why

This summer marks ten years since London hosted the 2012 Paralympics. It was hoped the Paralympics would have a lasting legacy on improving access to and participation in sports for disabled people. But the data shows the Games made no meaningful difference in this regard.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Ellie Simmonds says being first dwarf on show ‘a real honour’

The five-time Paralympic gold medal winner, 27, is looking forward to representing people with disabilities

Daily Record

BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Paralympic legend Ellie Simmonds named as sixth contestant for 2022 line-up

She will be joined by Kaye Adams, Radio 2 star Richie Anderson, former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh and actor Will Mellor.

Al Jazeera

How Moroccan Paralympian Kassioui beat cerebral palsy and society

Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, and taunts from society failed to deter Paralympian who bagged silver at Tokyo Paralympics.

The Independent UK

Plucky 11-year-old aims for Paralympic glory as a swimmer just 15 months after her left leg was amputated below the knee because of cancer

Sophia Houlston, of Essex, was just nine in 2020 when a golf ball sized lump appeared on her left foot which was later found to be cancer

Daily Mirror

Oscar Pistorius meets face-to-face with Reeva Steenkamp's dad 9 years after murder

A lawyer for the Steenkamp family confirmed that the former South Africa paralympic superstar has met with the father of Reeva Steenkamp

Belfast Live

Bethany Firth reveals how she overcame a fear of water to become Paralympic champion

Firth admits her sporting success may not have happened if it hadn’t been for the encouragement of her PE teacher

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