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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.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature 47 Para sport medal events, the largest integrated Para sport program in the competition's history. Paralympic champions from across the UK will compete for their home nations starting July 23rd.
Promise Aheto just made history as Ghana's first para swimmer to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. His journey from personal bests in Australia to representing his nation at Glasgow 2026 proves disability is no barrier to excellence.
Paralympic champions led Brazil to the top of the medals table at the Para South American Games, while four regional records fell in Valledupar, Colombia. The competition marked the event's triumphant return after 12 years.
Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.
After injury and ranking challenges sidelined him from the 2022 Asian Games, 34-year-old squash player Ramit Tandon has climbed back to World No. 37 and is targeting his biggest comeback yet. India's men's squash team is stronger than ever, with four players now in the world's top 50 for the first time in history.
Over 3,000 athletes with disabilities competed in Nigeria's 3rd National Para Games, with Enugu State dominating the competition. The event showcased the growing strength of inclusive sports across the nation.
Canada is making Commonwealth Games history by sending its largest ever team of Para athletes to Glasgow 2026. Gold medalist Kady Dandeneau will lead the 35-athlete squad as Opening Ceremony flag bearer. ##
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
Nigeria has named two-time Paralympic gold medalist and four-time world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as team captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The powerlifting legend's appointment celebrates para athletes who consistently bring home Nigeria's proudest medals.
Despite being labeled "mixed," Para-ice hockey has featured just one woman among 135 athletes at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics. But more female winter Para athletes than ever before are competing, and champions are fighting to create separate women's events.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
The Commonwealth Games debuts a record 16 Para athletics events with standalone competitions for intellectually impaired athletes for the first time. Paralympic champions from 12 nations will compete in Scotland's most inclusive Games yet.
Fresh off his gold medal win in Dubai, Ghanaian para-athlete Hayford Addai is heading to Morocco to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix. The rising star is chasing a new personal best as he prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
A Saudi Arabian game studio just secured $1.5 million to bring Ancient Arabian mythology to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC worldwide. Ash Games is turning regional folklore into global entertainment while building the Kingdom's gaming industry.
New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
More than 360 international sports officials gathered in Tashkent this week as Uzbekistan earned recognition as Central Asia's rising hub for world-class athletic events. The country's selection to host the 2029 Asian Youth Games caps years of investment in facilities and youth sports programs.
Los Angeles will host a record-breaking Paralympic Games in 2028 with 560 medal events across 23 sports, including para climbing's historic debut. For the first time ever, competition begins before the Opening Ceremony, and women will compete for 45% of all medals.
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