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On this day in 2016: Kadeena Cox wins medals in two sports at Paralympics

The 25-year-old from Leeds had also claimed T38 100m bronze on the athletics track.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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

The Independent UK

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Disability swim camps putting athletes like Declan Budd on a path to the Paralympics

Youths living with disability are proving how access to swimming lessons and coaches can change their lives and create new goals and aspirations.

ABC News

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.

The Conversation

Nagaland government making efforts to improve sports infrastructure: CM Neiphiu Rio

The Chief Minister of Nagaland was speaking at the opening ceremony of the first edition of the week-long Nagaland Olympic and Paralympics Games.

The Hindu

Strictly announce Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds is the sixth celebrity to join show

Paralympic champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds said she was "bursting with excitement" at joining the star-studded line-up

Daily Mirror

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The one-handed Bristol climber with Paralympics ambitions

James, 29, only began climbing a few years ago, but is already on the GB Paraclimbing team

Bristol Post

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.

Al Jazeera

Mayor Sadiq Khan reveals plan to return Olympics and Paralympics to London

London would become the first city to host the Games four times.

The Independent UK

The Paralympics wouldn’t be broadcast on a privatised Channel 4, says Alex Mahon

Ms Mahon said innovation is hard to achieve when seeking profit.

The Independent UK

Nottingham Paracanoeist opens up on cancer diagnosis weeks after winning Paralympics medal

He won bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Nottingham Post

Sports: Shooter Avani Lekhara breaks world record, secures berth for Paris Paralympics 2024

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara clinched a gold medal with a world record score of 250.6 in Women's 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 here at the Chateauroux Para-Shooting World Cup on Tuesday and secured a place at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Avani Lekhara wins gold with world record in Para World Cup

The 20-year-old shooter broke her own world record of 249.6 to secure her a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

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Natasha Mead admits playing for England women’s blind team is ‘still sinking in’

The Football Association has created the team as part of its three-year ‘Football Your Way’ plan, announced last October.

Zenger

VIDEO: New Life: Amputee Headed To The 2026 Paralympics

Taylor, from Clemson, said: "I had a normal childhood and was very active, but I had no idea that my feet were breaking down".

The Independent UK

Paralympian born without arm trains to be first disabled woman to sail solo 28,000 miles around the globe

Hampshire programme manager Hannah Stodel, 36, was cruelly called “Captain Hook” at school but has since represented GB in the Paralympics four times

ABC News

'It's herstory': ParaMatildas set to begin new chapter for Australian football at first ever CP Women's World Cup

Over 30 years after Australia's first appearance at a women's international football tournament, another Australian team is about to write a new 'herstoric' chapter.

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The Independent UK

Asian Games in China postponed over spread of COVID-19

Less than three months after hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, China's September Asian Games are being postponed because of concerns over the spreading omicron variant of COVID-19 The World University Games, another major multi-sport event, could also be postponed

AAP

Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss

Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.

Liverpool Echo

Boy born with hole in his spine who 'never gives up'

Harry Corness can only walk short distances with the aid of leg splints

Daily Mirror

Meghan Markle confirms she'll be at Invictus Games on first trip since quitting royals

Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games to aid the rehabilitation of injured or sick military personnel and veterans from across the globe, by giving them the challenge of competing in sporting events similar to the Paralympics

Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games 2022: James MacSorley relishing rare opportunity with Team NI

MacSorley won a wheelchair basketball bronze medal with GB in Tokyo

The Hindu

Praveen wins hearts, Jyothi hurdles to glory, Nayana takes long jump gold

Silver medallist at Paralympics does well in high jump, winds robs latter of National record

Dynamite News

Avani Lekhara feels more energetic after adopting balanced diet

India's first woman double medalist at the Paralympics, Avani Lekhara addressed a group of visually impaired students during the unique school-visit campaign, Meet The Champions, held in New Delhi's Shaheed Hemu Kalani Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya on Monday.

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