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A wheelchair athlete who uses a standard chair is tackling one of cycling's most brutal climbs to prove anyone can do sports. Lexi Chambers will push 6,100 feet up France's Alpe d'Huez this July.
Three-time Paralympic medalist Tyler Turner is proving any sport can be for any body with his new TV show. "All In" follows Turner as he connects with elite athletes and tries their sports firsthand.
A ragtag Paralympic sled hockey team that nobody believed in just became the subject of a powerful new documentary celebrating their 2002 gold medal triumph. The film "Ice Gold" premieres at Portsmouth Music Hall, honoring the New Hampshire coaches who led Team USA from worst to first.
Former England Under-21 rugby player Matt Hampson will tackle the 2026 London Marathon in a custom racing chair while connected to a ventilator, more than 20 years after a life-changing spinal injury. The challenge aims to raise funds for his foundation supporting young people with severe disabilities.
A Dallas ISD student is breaking records and blazing trails as the district's first youth wheelchair track athlete to advance to regionals. The historic achievement marks a turning point for adaptive athletics in one of Texas's largest school districts.
A Cambridge amputee football team wants to create a permanent training facility after players currently travel up to four hours for matches. Only four teams exist in the UK, forcing athletes from across the country to trek to Cheshire for league play.
A special football program in Jersey is proving that every child deserves a chance to play, make friends, and feel the joy of scoring a goal. Thanks to a new partnership, the program that's been changing lives for five years just got a boost to help even more kids.
Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt to present an award to Paralympic skiing champion Ivan Golubkov, creating a viral moment of respect for athletic excellence. The gesture came during a ceremony honoring Russia's third-place finish at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Athletes from 25 nations competed in Tbilisi, Georgia, where British and Italian para powerlifters shattered European records while 14 countries celebrated medal wins. Louise Sugden's comeback story captured hearts as she lifted her personal best after years of injury setbacks.
In a nail-biting extra end finish, China's Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao made history by winning the first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles curling gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026. The dramatic 9-7 victory over South Korea capped off four years of dedication and marked another milestone for China's wheelchair curling dynasty.
Australia's powerchair hockey team is heading to Finland in May with new coaches, fresh energy, and their sights set on a world championship medal. After two decades of quiet competition, the underdogs say this is their moment to shine.
Rowing New Zealand just launched a groundbreaking plan to help para athletes go from local clubs to Paralympic podiums. The clear roadmap gives coaches and athletes the tools they need to compete on the world stage.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
Sled hockey champion Malik Jones, 22, reveals the surprisingly simple exercise that builds Olympic-level endurance. The Colorado athlete is heading to his second Paralympics with training tips anyone can use.
Three Filipino para athletes broke Games records and claimed gold medals in Thailand, pushing their country's total to 15 golds. The victories showcase how dedication and skill are rewriting what's possible in adaptive sports.
India's third National Para Kabaddi Championship brings together 280 athletes with physical disabilities from 20 states for four days of high-level competition. The tournament marks a major step forward in creating pathways for para-athletes from grassroots to elite sports.