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Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

Russian athletes have been restricted from competing in more sporting events around the world but the Paralympics made an exception

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as 'neutrals' at 2022 Paralympics

As the sporting world continues to impose sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, Paralympics bosses make a final call on whether athletes from those countries can compete in Beijing.

ABC News

Winter Paralympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Beijing 2022

The British government has condemned the move by the International Paralympic Committee to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete

The Independent UK

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Russians, Belarusians compete as 'neutral athletes' in China

The International Paralympic Committee says Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries’ roles in the war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

My sole aim is to win gold at Paris Paralympics, says para shuttler Palak Kohli

NEW DELHI: Young Indian para shuttler Palak Kohli says the Tokyo Games disappointment has increased her hunger for success and her sole aim is to return with a gold from the Paris Paralympics in two years time.

The Times of India

When do the Winter Paralympics start and how can I watch?

78 events will be held in six sports in Beijing

The Independent UK

Owen Pick plans to enjoy Winter Paralympic experience after excessive pressure in 2018

The snowboarder is heading to Beijing for his second Winter Paralympics, which start later this week

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Ukraine's 20 athletes expected to make it for Paralympics

Ukraine's 20 athletes for the Winter Paralympics are expected to be in Beijing in time for Friday's opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Steve Thomas embracing ‘brutality’ of Nordic skiing at Winter Paralympics

The 45-year-old is preparing for his sixth Paralympic Games, although his first as a Nordic skier

The Independent UK

Ukraine's 20 Paralympic athletes have yet to arrive in China

None of the 20 athletes from the Ukrainian Paralympics team has reached Beijing with the Games opening at the end of the week

The Independent UK

Why Dancing on Ice's Stef Reid has Canadian accent and switched allegiances to Team GB

Dancing on Ice star Stef Reid won bronze at the Beijing Paralympics for Canada, then changed sides and won two silver medals while competing for Great Britain

Irish Mirror

Remarkable man who survived car crashes, a coma, losing his leg and Covid is selected for Paralympics

Callum Deboys thought his Team GB dream was over when he was involved in a second crash in October, writes Kathleen Speirs.

Daily Record

New facilities to carry on Tokyo Paralympics legacy

Japanese athletes came away from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a near-record number of medals, providing the momentum to establish a better training environment for para-athletes that will serve as a legacy of the Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Heard my Ukrainian coach's family cry, I am worried, says Paralympic medallist Sharad Kumar

NEW DELHI: Paralympics bronze-medallist Sharad Kumar is closely tracking the Russian military operation in Ukraine as he is worried about the safety of his coach Nikitin Yevhen and distressed after being told that the area next to an apartment that was his home during a lengthy training stint there has…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian Soccer League Suspended, Paralympics in Talks

The Ukrainian Premier League suspended operations as Russia attacked Ukraine on Thursday. In a brief statement, the league said the suspension was due to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to impose martial law.

The Conversation

Beijing 2022: why some athletes struggle with their mental health after the Olympics

After the rush of competing at the Olympics and Paralympics, you’d expect an athlete to feel on top of the world as they return home. But for some athletes, the period after the Olympics and Paralympics can be an especially challenging time. Though it might not effect everyone, many athletes…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Longtime Japan coach returns from China stint to lead Para Alpine team

Japan's Para Alpine skiing team is looking to make its mark at the Beijing Paralympics with its former coach back in the fold.

Wales Online

Channel 4’s disabled presenting line-up for Winter Paralympics is ‘global first’

'This is testament to the brilliant disabled presenting talent we have in the UK'

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Tudhope headlines Winter Paralympics team

Australia's 10-person team for the Beijing Winter Paralympics has been named with para-snowboarding young gun Ben Tudhope shaping as a medal hope.

The Conversation

How will China handle the dual threats of COVID and political protests at the Winter Olympics?

The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics start on Friday – the first time in history the same city has hosted both the summer and winter games.

Sports Illustrated

As One of the Most Diverse Paralympians to Compete, Alana Nichols Is Advocating for More

She made history as the first woman to win gold at both the Winter and Summer Games. Now, she wants to see the Paralympics grow even more for women.

The Times of India

Padma Shri will inspire me to strive harder for Asian Games, says Pramod Bhagat

MADRID (Spain): Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has said the Padma Shri award will inspire him to thrive harder and put in extra efforts in training for Asian Games.

The Times of India

Jhajharia, Lekhara will strive to inspire specially abled

JAIPUR: It was never about disability, but about intent. Intent to achieve big. For both the para athletes from Rajasthan, javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia and shooter Avani Lekhara, their dreams came true when they dominated the stage last year at the Tokyo Paralympics. And on Tuesday, winning Padma awards for…

The Times of India

Padma Bhushan for Para great Jhajharia

NEW DELHI: Paralympics icon Devendra Jhajharia has added another feather to his illustrious cap after becoming the first para-athlete from the country to have been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in the country. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, is among the six sportspersons…

The Times of India

Gautam Budh Nagar DM Suhas LY part of national anthem video

NOIDA: The GB Nagar district magistrate Suhas LY is a part of a 4.24-minute video of the national anthem that was released on Monday featuring 18 athletes of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

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